Chatra

Chatra is a village located in Jaynagar I subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 9.5km away from sub-district headquarter Baru (tehsildar office) and 38.2km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Bamangachhi is the gram panchayat of Chatra village.

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

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chatra is 334932. The village spans a total geographical area of 76.8 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743337. Joynagar Majil is nearest town to Chatra village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chatra 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 Purba 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 Chatra

Population of Chatra

According to the 2011 Census, Chatra has a total population of about 1,743, with approximately 926 males and 817 females. The sex ratio is around 882 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 267 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 683 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 68.50%, with male literacy at about 76.89% and female literacy near 59.00%. There are around 344 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chatra's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chatra

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

Nearby Villages of Chatra

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chatra