Gatura

Gatura is a village located in Diamond Harbour I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 17.9km away from sub-district headquarter Diamond Harbour (tehsildar office) and 36.6km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Derak is the gram panchayat of Gatura village.

Here you can discover what makes Gatura unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour I-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Gatura’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 Gatura

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Gatura is 334354. The village spans a total geographical area of 159.45 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743332. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Gatura village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 20km away.

When it comes to local governance, Gatura 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 Diamond harbour Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Gatura

Population of Gatura

According to the 2011 Census, Gatura has a total population of about 759, with approximately 391 males and 368 females. The sex ratio is around 941 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 144 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. Details about the Scheduled Castes (SC) community are not available. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 63.11%, with male literacy at about 65.98% and female literacy near 60.05%. There are around 150 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Gatura's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Gatura

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

Nearby Villages of Gatura

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gatura