Kalimba - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Kalimba is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.1 km from Khanakul and around 78.1 km from Chinsura. Rammohan-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalimba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalimba is 325838. The village covers a total geographical area of 155.8 hectares and falls under the 712412 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kalimba village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Pursurah Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Arambag Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalimba

As per Census 2011, Kalimba village has a total population of 1,211 people, consisting of 618 males and 593 females. The village has 276 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 152 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 798 literate and 413 illiterate residents. Additionally, 401 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalimba

Kalimba 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 Kalimba

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kalimba. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Kalimba is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kalimba is about 78.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalimba

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

Health Facilities in Kalimba

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

FAQs about Kalimba