Khamargor - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Khamargor is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Khanakul and around 75.1 km from Chinsura. Rammohan-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khamargor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamargor is 325870. The village covers a total geographical area of 176.26 hectares and falls under the 712412 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Khamargor village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Khamargor

According to the 2011 Census, Khamargor village had a total population of 2,295 people, including 1,187 males and 1,108 females, living in 526 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.06%, with male literacy at 74.05% and female literacy at 63.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,298, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamargor

Khamargor 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 Khamargor

Khamargor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Khamargor is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Khamargor is about 75.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khamargor

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

Health Facilities in Khamargor

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

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