Atghara

Atghara is a village located in Baruipur subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 4.8km away from sub-district headquarter Piyali (tehsildar office) and 27.9km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Madarat is the gram panchayat of Atghara village.

Here you can discover what makes Atghara unique in its vibrant Baruipur-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Atghara’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Atghara

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Atghara is 333903. The village spans a total geographical area of 59.96 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743610. Madarat is nearest town to Atghara village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 2km away.

When it comes to local governance, Atghara village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baruipur paschim Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jadavpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Atghara

Population of Atghara

According to the 2011 Census, Atghara has a total population of about 917, with approximately 468 males and 449 females. The sex ratio is around 959 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 65 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 727 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 81.35%, with male literacy at about 86.54% and female literacy near 75.95%. There are around 229 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Atghara's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Atghara

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Atghara. As per the 2011 stats, Atghara had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Atghara

Knowing the nearby villages of Atghara helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Atghara.

Frequently Asked Questions about Atghara