Keledona - Arambag, Hooghly

Keledona is a village situated in the Arambag subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.4 km from Arambag and around 68.7 km from Chinsura. Mayapur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keledona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keledona is 324261. The village covers a total geographical area of 135.47 hectares and falls under the 712413 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Keledona village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arambag Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Keledona

According to the 2011 Census, Keledona village had a total population of 1,337 people, including 659 males and 678 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 1,029 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.66%, with male literacy at 76.91% and female literacy at 66.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 571.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Keledona

Keledona 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 Keledona

Keledona is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Keledona is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Keledona is about 68.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keledona

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

Health Facilities in Keledona

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

FAQs about Keledona