Charaghata
About Charaghata
According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Charaghata village is 334943. Charaghata village is located in Jaynagar I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 1.5km away from sub-district headquarter Baru (tehsildar office) and 41.2km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Rajapur Korabeg is the gram panchayat of Charaghata village.
The total geographical area of village is 578.7 hectares. Charaghata has a total population of 5,837 peoples, out of which male population is 2,964 while female population is 2,873. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 969 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of charaghata village is 58.95% out of which 70.92% males and 46.61% females are literate. There are about 1,188 houses in charaghata village. Pincode of charaghata village locality is 743396.
When it comes to administration, Charaghata village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Charaghata village comes under Joynagar Vidhan Sabha constituency & Jaynagar Lok Sabha constituency. Joyanagar Majil is nearest town to charaghata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.
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Population of Charaghata
The population details of Charaghata cover important figures like total population, male and female population, children aged 0–6 years, and the number of literate and illiterate people. It also shows how many residents belong to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. These details help in understanding the village structure, education level, and community groups.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,837 | 2,964 | 2,873 |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 883 | 431 | 452 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) Population | 4,473 | 2,283 | 2,190 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Literate Population | 3,441 | 2,102 | 1,339 |
| Illiterate Population | 2,396 | 862 | 1,534 |
Connectivity of Charaghata
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Charaghata
Where is Charaghata located?
Charaghata village is situated in Jaynagar I Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Charaghata?
The Gram Panchayat of Charaghata is Rajapur Korabeg (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Charaghata?
The pincode of Charaghata is 743396, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Charaghata as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Charaghata is 5,837, with 2,964 males and 2,873 females.
How many households are there in Charaghata as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Charaghata village has a total of 1,188 households.
What is the literacy rate in Charaghata as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Charaghata is 58.95%. The male literacy rate is 70.92%, while the female literacy rate is 46.61%.