Indian Village Directory

Chatra Village

Chatra is an inhabited village in Jaynagar - I Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal. Its Census village code is 334932, the Census 2011 record lists 1,743 people in 344 households and the reported area is 76.8 hectares. The local references include Jaynagar - I CD Block and the nearest town reference is Joynagar Majil at about 15 km.

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Quick answer: Chatra is a village in Jaynagar - I Block, South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal, India. The available record shows Census village code 334932 and 1,743 people in 344 households.
Village Code334932
Population1,743
Households344
Area76.8 hectares
Nearest TownJoynagar Majil

Key Village Facts

Village
Chatra
Census Village Code
334932
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
344
Population
1,743
Male Population
926
Female Population
817
Sex Ratio
882.29
Area
76.8 hectares
Area
0.77 sq km
Nearest Town
Joynagar Majil
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
743337
Reference Year
2009

Detailed village profile

Chatra at a Glance

This profile highlights a listed population of 1,743 people, 76.8 hectares of reported area and Joynagar Majil as the nearest town reference for Chatra, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.

CD BlockJaynagar - I
  • Chatra falls under Jaynagar - I Block in South Twenty Four Parganas district, West Bengal.
  • The Census village code is 334932.
  • The record lists 1,743 people living in 344 households.
  • The reported village area is 76.8 hectares.
  • The nearest town named in the record is Joynagar 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
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data

Key Calculated Values

These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.

Population Density2,269.53 people / sq kmCalculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size5.07 peopleCalculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share39.19%Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0%Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share18.8%Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.

Census Codes and Administrative Details

These Census 2011 identifiers place Chatra in the official administrative record. Census village code 334932 and Jaynagar - I CD Block.

State Census Code
19
District Census Code
343
Sub-district Census Code
02431
Village Census Code
334932
CD Block Code
0278
CD Block Name
Jaynagar - I

Location and Distance

Joynagar Majil is the nearest town listed for Chatra, about 15 km away. Alipore is listed as the district headquarters at about 38.2 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.

Sub-district Headquarter
Baru
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
9.5 km
District Headquarter
Alipore
Distance from District Headquarter
38.2 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Joynagar Majil
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town
Joynagar Majil
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
76.8 hectares
Area
0.77 sq km

Population and Social Groups

The Census 2011 record lists 1,743 people in 344 households, with 926 male residents and 817 female residents. The average household size is 5.07, and SC share is 39.19% and ST share is 0% for Chatra. Population density works out to about 2,269.53 people per sq km.

Total Households
344
Total Population
1,743
Male Population
926
Female Population
817
Sex Ratio
882.29
Average Household Size
5.07
SC Population
683
SC Male Population
352
SC Female Population
331
SC Population Share
39.19
Village Status
Inhabited

Education Facilities

Education entries for Chatra list 2 government primary schools and 1 private primary 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
2
Private Pre Primary School Nursery LKG UKG
Available
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Private Primary School
Available
Private Primary School Count
1
Government Medicine College
Available
Government Medicine College Count
1
Private Medicine College
Available

Health Facilities

Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Chatra. Verify current services locally before medical use.

Primary Health Centre Count
1
Primary Health Centre Doctors Total Strength Count
2
Primary Health Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
2
Non Government Medical Facilities Medical Practitioner With No Degree Count
3

Drinking Water and Sanitation

Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Chatra include treated tap 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
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
No Drainage
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Sewer plant
Community Waste Disposal System After House To House Collection
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
1 hectares

Connectivity, Roads and Transport

Connectivity records for Chatra include mobile phone coverage and black-topped road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.

Sub Post Office
Available
Telephone Landlines
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Vans
Available
Tractors
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available

Financial, Market and Public Services

Public-service entries for Chatra 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 Field
Available
Sports Club Recreation Centre
Available
Cinema Video Hall
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 Chatra is reported as 11 hours per day in summer and 12 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
11 hours/day
Power Supply For Domestic Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use
Available
Power Supply For Commercial Use Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
12 hours/day
Power Supply For Commercial Use Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
13 hours/day

Land Use and Local Economy

Land-use records for Chatra show that reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 32 hectares and irrigated land is 6 hectares (18.8% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.

Agricultural Commodities First
Paddy
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
44.8
Net Area Sown In Hectares
32.0
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
26 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
6.0
Canals Area In Hectares
5 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
1
Nutritional Centres Others
Available
Noindex
False

Map and Location

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Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Services Near Chatra

The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.

Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.

Please verify with the bank before visiting any ATM, CDM or CRM location, including the current address, service status and timings.

Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
18
Banks in Matched Records
5
Matched PINs
1

Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and state

ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary

Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device TypeRecordsShare
ATM 13 72%
CRM 5 28%

Top Banks in Matched Records

Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
BankRecordsShare
State Bank of India 10 56%
Bank of India 3 17%
Axis Bank Limited 2 11%
Punjab National Bank 2 11%
ICICI Bank Limited 1 5.6%

Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records

These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.

Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
BankTypePINDistrictLocal AreaCentreAddress
Axis Bank Limited ATM 743337 South 24 Parganas No Block Jaynagar Mazilpur (M) 337west Bengal Axis Bank ATM 157 Ananda Chandra Ghosh Roadpo Joynagar Majilpur Ps Joynagar District 24 Parganas (South)…
Bank of India ATM 743337 South 24 Parganas Jaynagar - I Joynagar (P) Dist-S 24 Pgs Ward No 8, Joynagar Kulpi Rd, P. O+p.s- Joynagar Mojilpur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743337
Punjab National Bank ATM 743337 South 24 Parganas Jaynagar - I Kamaria Kashipur More Kashipur More Kamaria, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743337
State Bank of India ATM 743337 South 24 Parganas Jaynagar - I Joynagar (P) Jaynagar Jaynagar, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743337
Bank of India ATM 743337 South 24 Parganas Jaynagar - II Mayda South 24 Parganas Bank of India, S. Alam Market Moydah, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743337
Punjab National Bank ATM 743337 South 24 Parganas No Block Jaynagar Mazilpur (M) N. S. Road J. M. Municipality Building, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743337
State Bank of India ATM 743337 South 24 Parganas Jaynagar - I Joynagar (P) South 24 Parganas South Bishnupur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743337
State Bank of India ATM 743337 South 24 Parganas Jaynagar - I Joynagar (P) South 24 Pgs Joynagar, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743337

Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.

ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Chatra village located?

Chatra is in Jaynagar - I Block of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India.

Which district is Chatra village in?

Chatra village is in South Twenty Four Parganas district.

Which state is Chatra village in?

Chatra village is in West Bengal.

Which block is Chatra under?

Chatra comes under Jaynagar - I Block. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.

What is the Census village code of Chatra?

The Census village code of Chatra is 334932.

What is the population of Chatra village?

The village record lists 1,743 people and 344 households for Chatra.

How many households are in Chatra village?

The village record lists 344 households for Chatra.

What is the male and female population of Chatra?

The record lists 926 male residents and 817 female residents for Chatra.

What is the sex ratio of Chatra village?

The sex ratio of Chatra is 882.29 females per 1000 males in the available record.

What is the area of Chatra village?

The reported geographical area of Chatra is 76.8 hectares.

What is the population density of Chatra village?

The approximate population density of Chatra is 2,269.53 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.

What is the nearest town to Chatra?

The nearest town listed for Chatra is Joynagar Majil, about 15 km away.

How far is Chatra from the district headquarters?

Chatra is about 38.2 km from Alipore, the district headquarters listed in the available records.

How far is Chatra from the sub-district headquarters?

Chatra is about 9.5 km from Baru, the block headquarters listed in the available records.

What education facilities are listed for Chatra?

The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 private primary school for Chatra.

What crops or land-use details are reported for Chatra?

For Chatra, reported agricultural commodities include Paddy, net sown area is 32 hectares and irrigated land is 6 hectares.

Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Chatra?

The page shows 18 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Chatra. These records include 5 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.

Is a primary school reported for this village?

Yes. The village record marks a primary school as available in Chatra.

Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.