Khatra

The map alongside shows the Khatra subdivision of Bankura district.

[4] Note: The map alongside presents some of the notable locations in the subdivision.

According to the 2011 Census of India, Khatra had a total population of 7,382 of which 3,774 (51%) were males and 3,608 (49%) were females.

[9] According to the District Census Handbook 2011, Bankura, Khatra covered an area of 1.6161 km2.

It had 1 recognised shorthand, typewriting and vocational training institute, 4 non-formal education centres (Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan).

Affiliated with Bankura University it offers honours courses in Bengali, Santali, English, Sanskrit, history, philosophy, accountancy and mathematics.

[11][12] Khatra Higher Secondary School is a Bengali-medium coeducational institution established in 1920.

After delays due to water shortage, the hospital was opened by West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, on 18 November 2006.

Divisions of West Bengal