Kathalgaria - Dhaniakhali, Hooghly

Kathalgaria is a village situated in the Dhaniakhali subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.4 km from Dhaniakhali and around 33 km from Chinsura. Khajudahamilki serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kathalgaria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kathalgaria is 324679. The village covers a total geographical area of 62.5 hectares and falls under the 712303 pincode. Pandua is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kathalgaria village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanekhali Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kathalgaria

According to the 2011 Census, Kathalgaria village had a total population of 642 people, including 337 males and 305 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.90%, with male literacy at 83.22% and female literacy at 63.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 343, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 129.

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

Nearby Villages of Kathalgaria

Kathalgaria 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 Kathalgaria

Kathalgaria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Cheragram Bh., while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pandua to Kathalgaria is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kathalgaria is about 33 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kathalgaria

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

Health Facilities in Kathalgaria

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

FAQs about Kathalgaria