Khejuria - Haripal, Hooghly

Khejuria is a village situated in the Haripal subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.1 km from Khamar Chandi and around 37.8 km from Chinsura. Haripalsahadev serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khejuria village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khejuria is 325357. The village covers a total geographical area of 153.85 hectares and falls under the 712403 pincode. Haripal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Khejuria

According to the 2011 Census, Khejuria village had a total population of 1,392 people, including 669 males and 723 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.66%, with male literacy at 75.60% and female literacy at 65.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 527, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Khejuria

Khejuria 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 Khejuria

Khejuria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haripal, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haripal to Khejuria is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Khejuria is about 37.8 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 Khejuria

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

Health Facilities in Khejuria

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

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