Khatsara - Jaynagar - I, South 24 Parganas

Khatsara is a village situated in the Jaynagar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Baru and around 27.6 km from Alipore. Dakshin Barasat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khatsara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khatsara is 334894. The village covers a total geographical area of 142.82 hectares and falls under the 743337 pincode. Joynagar is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Khatsara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Joynagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khatsara

According to the 2011 Census, Khatsara village had a total population of 2,847 people, including 1,450 males and 1,397 females, living in 662 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.22%, with male literacy at 92.66% and female literacy at 79.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,247.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Khatsara

Khatsara is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Khatsara

Khatsara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Baharu, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Joynagar to Khatsara is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Khatsara is about 27.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khatsara

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Khatsara village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Khatsara

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Khatsara village are given below:

FAQs about Khatsara