Chatra, Jharkhand


Chatra is headquarters of Chatra district in the Indian state of Jharkhand.

Geography

Chatra is located at.
Chatra has several waterfalls around it: Gua Falls, Keridah Falls, Maludah Falls, and Bichkiliya. Balbal Duari has a hot spring.

History

, the prominent social reformer, worked as a Sirishtedar at Chatra in 1805-06 and lived both at Chatra and Ramgarh in this capacity.

Demographics

As per 2011 Census of India Chatra Nagar Parishad had a total population of 49.985, of which 26,555 were males and 23,430 females. Scheduled Castes numbered 3,454 and Scheduled Tribes numbered 242.
In 2001 census, Chatra had a population of 41,990, out of which 22,331 were males and 19,659 were females. 27,409 persons were literate.

Literacy

As per 2011 census the total number of literates in Chatra Nagar Parishad was 33,746, out of which 19,270 were males and 14,476 were females.

Transport

Chatra stands at the crossing of NH 22 and NH 522.

NGO working in Chatra