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.