Kalikamora - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kalikamora is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 78.8 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Kalikamora village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalikamora is 310471. The village covers a total geographical area of 66.3 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliagong is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kalikamora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kalikamora

As per Census 2011, Kalikamora village has a total population of 681 people, consisting of 365 males and 316 females. The village has 159 households and a sex ratio of 865 females per 1,000 males. There are 94 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 446 literate and 235 illiterate residents. Additionally, 469 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kalikamora are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kalikamora

Kalikamora is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kalikamora

Kalikamora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Balurghat Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliagong to Kalikamora is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kalikamora is about 78.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalikamora

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kalikamora village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kalikamora

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kalikamora village are given below:

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