Khatra
| Khatra খাত্রা | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
  Khatra | |
| Coordinates: 22°59′N 86°51′E / 22.98°N 86.85°ECoordinates: 22°59′N 86°51′E / 22.98°N 86.85°E | |
| Country |
 India |
| State | West Bengal |
| District | Bankura |
| Elevation | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Bengali, English |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| PIN | 722140 |
| Telephone code | 91 3243 |
| Lok Sabha constituency | Bankura |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Ranibandh |
| Website | bankura.gov.in |
Khatra is headquarters of a sub-division of Bankura District, in the state of West Bengal, India.[1]
Geography
Khatra is in the south-west of Bankura District, which is itself to the west of the southern part of West Bengal. Khatra is located at 22°59′N 86°51′E / 22.98°N 86.85°E, and has an average elevation of 154 m (505 ft).[2]
The Kangsabati irrigation project partly covers the Khatra sub-division, with the Kangsabati dam being important for farming in the districts of Bankura and Paschim Medinipur.
Health
Approximately 30% of the population of the Khatra sub-division live below the official poverty line[citation needed], and there was no sub-divisional hospital until 2006. After delays due to water shortages, the hospital was opened by West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, on November 18, 2006.[3]
Culture
The Golden Jubilee of the Kangsabati movement was celebrated in Khatra on August 30–31, 2006.
The Bratachari movement, pioneered by Gurusaday Dutt, has much support in the area.[citation needed]
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