Where is Charaghata village located?
Charaghata is in Jaynagar - I Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.
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Charaghata Village
Charaghata is an inhabited village in Jaynagar - I Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 334943, the Census 2011 record lists 5,837 people in 1,188 households and the reported area is 578.7 hectares. The local references include Jaynagar - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Joyanagar Majil at about 36 km.
Charaghata is a village in Jaynagar - I Block, South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 334943 and 5,837 people in 1,188 households.
Village Code334943
Population5,837
Households1,188
Area578.7 hectares
Nearest TownJoyanagar Majil
Detailed village profile
Charaghata at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 5,837 people, 578.7 hectares of reported area and Joyanagar Majil as the nearest town reference for Charaghata, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
- Charaghata falls under Jaynagar - I Block in South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
- The Census village code is 334943.
- The record lists 5,837 people living in 1,188 households.
- The reported village area is 578.7 hectares.
- The nearest town named in the record is Joyanagar Majil.
- This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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- Census and Amenities
- Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
- DCHB Publisher
- Registrar General of India, Government of India
Key Village Facts
- Village
- Charaghata
- Census Village Code
- 334943
- State
- West Bengal
- State Census Code
- 19
- District
- South Twenty Four Parganas
- District Census Code
- 343
- Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
- Jaynagar - I
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02431
- CD Block
- Jaynagar - I
- Households
- 1,188
- Population
- 5,837
- Male Population
- 2,964
- Female Population
- 2,873
- Sex Ratio
- 969.3
- Area
- 578.7 hectares
- Area
- 5.79 sq km
- Nearest Town
- Joyanagar Majil
- Nearest Town Distance
- 36 km
- PIN Code Reported in Source Data
- 743396
- Reference Year
- 2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density
1,008.64 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size
4.91 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share
76.63%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share
0.02%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share
7%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Charaghata in the official administrative record. Census village code 334943 and Jaynagar - I CD Block.
- State Census Code
- 19
- District Census Code
- 343
- Sub-district Census Code
- 02431
- Village Census Code
- 334943
- CD Block Code
- 0278
- CD Block Name
- Jaynagar - I
Location and Distance
Joyanagar Majil is the nearest town listed for Charaghata, about 36 km away. Alipore is listed as the district headquarters at about 41.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
- Sub-district Headquarter
- Baru
- Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
- 1.5 km
- District Headquarter
- Alipore
- Distance from District Headquarter
- 41.2 km
- Nearest Statutory Town
- Joyanagar Majil
- Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
- 36 km
- Nearest Town
- Joyanagar Majil
- Distance from Nearest Town
- 36 km
- Total Geographical Area
- 578.7 hectares
- Area
- 5.79 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 5,837 people in 1,188 households, with 2,964 male residents and 2,873 female residents. The average household size is 4.91, and SC share is 76.63% and ST share is 0.02% for Charaghata. Population density works out to about 1,008.64 people per sq km.
- Total Households
- 1,188
- Total Population
- 5,837
- Male Population
- 2,964
- Female Population
- 2,873
- Sex Ratio
- 969.3
- Average Household Size
- 4.91
- SC Population
- 4,473
- SC Male Population
- 2,283
- SC Female Population
- 2,190
- SC Population Share
- 76.63
- ST Population
- 1
- ST Female Population
- 1
- ST Population Share
- 0.02
- Village Status
- Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Charaghata list 7 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Government Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 7
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
- Available
- Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG Count
- 1
- Government Primary School
- Available
- Government Primary School Count
- 7
- Government Middle School
- Available
- Government Middle School Count
- 1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Charaghata. Verify current services locally before medical use.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Doctors In Position Count
- 2
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
- 4
- Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
- 2
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Prctitioner With Other Degree Count
- 6
- Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
- 4
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Charaghata include hand pump water, treated tap water, river or canal water and tank, pond or lake water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
- Tap Water Treated
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions All Year
- Available
- Tap Water Treated Functions in Summer
- Available
- Hand Pump
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions All Year
- Available
- Hand Pump Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
- Available
- Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
- Available
- River Canal
- Available
- River Canal Functions All Year
- Available
- River Canal Functions in Summer
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions All Year
- Available
- Tank Pond Lake Functions in Summer
- Available
- Open Drainage
- Available
- Open Kutcha Drainage
- Available
- Drain Water Discharge Destination
- Sewer plant
- No Organized Street Garbage System
- Available
- Navigable Waterways River Canal
- Available
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Charaghata include black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
- Post Office
- Available
- Auto / Modified Auto Service
- Available
- Vans
- Available
- Cycle Rickshaw
- Available
- Cycle Pulled Rickshaws Machine Driven
- Available
- Black-Topped Pucca Road
- Available
- Gravel Kuchha Roads
- Available
- All Weather Road
- Available
- Footpath
- Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Charaghata include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
- Self Help Group SHG
- Available
- Public Distribution System PDS Shop
- Available
- Mandis Regular Market
- Available
- Weekly Haat
- Available
- Agricultural Marketing Society
- Available
- Nutritional Centres ICDS
- Available
- Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
- Available
- ASHA
- Available
- Community Centre
- Available
- Sports Club Recreation Centre
- Available
- Public Library
- Available
- Public Reading Room
- Available
- Daily Newspaper Supply
- Available
- Assembly Polling Station
- Available
- Birth And Death Registration Office
- Available
Power Supply
Domestic power supply for Charaghata is reported as 17 hours per day in summer and 19 hours per day in winter. Treat this as historical Census/District Census Handbook data.
- Power Supply For Domestic Use
- Available
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
- 17 hours/day
- Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
- 19 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Charaghata show that reported agricultural commodities include Rice,wheat, net sown area is 430 hectares and irrigated land is 30 hectares (7% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
- Agricultural Commodities First
- Rice,wheat
- Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
- 148.7
- Net Area Sown In Hectares
- 430.0
- Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
- 400 hectares
- Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
- 30.0
- Canals Area In Hectares
- 15 hectares
- Tanks Lakes Area In Hectares
- 15 hectares
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
- Primary Health Sub Centre Count
- 2
- Nutritional Centres Others
- Available
- Noindex
- False
Map and Location
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Which district is Charaghata village in?
Charaghata village is in South Twenty Four Parganas district.
Which state is Charaghata village in?
Charaghata village is in West Bengal.
Which block is Charaghata under?
Charaghata comes under Jaynagar - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Charaghata?
The Census village code of Charaghata is 334943.
What is the population of Charaghata village?
The village record lists 5,837 people and 1,188 households for Charaghata.
How many households are in Charaghata village?
The village record lists 1,188 households for Charaghata.
What is the male and female population of Charaghata?
The record lists 2,964 male residents and 2,873 female residents for Charaghata.
What is the sex ratio of Charaghata village?
The sex ratio of Charaghata is 969.3 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Charaghata village?
The reported geographical area of Charaghata is 578.7 hectares.
What is the population density of Charaghata village?
The approximate population density of Charaghata is 1,008.64 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Charaghata?
The nearest town listed for Charaghata is Joyanagar Majil, about 36 km away.
How far is Charaghata from the district headquarters?
Charaghata is about 41.2 km from Alipore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Charaghata from the sub-district headquarters?
Charaghata is about 1.5 km from Baru, the block headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Charaghata?
The village facility record lists 7 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Charaghata.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Charaghata?
For Charaghata, reported agricultural commodities include Rice,wheat, net sown area is 430 hectares and irrigated land is 30 hectares.
Is a primary school reported for this village?
Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Charaghata.
Are drinking water facilities reported for this village?
No. The village record marks drinking water facilities as not available for Charaghata.