Khanakul - Khanakul - I, Hooghly

Khanakul is a village situated in the Khanakul - I subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 80.3 km from Chinsura. Khanakul-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanakul village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanakul is 325849. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.06 hectares and falls under the 712406 pincode. Arambagh is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Khanakul

As per Census 2011, Khanakul village has a total population of 3,489 people, consisting of 1,756 males and 1,733 females. The village has 836 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 346 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,727 literate and 762 illiterate residents. Additionally, 907 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanakul

Khanakul 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 Khanakul

Khanakul is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tarakeswar, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arambagh to Khanakul is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Khanakul is about 80.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanakul

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

Health Facilities in Khanakul

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

FAQs about Khanakul