Kalishanda - Pandua, Hooghly

Kalishanda is a village situated in the Pandua subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.6 km from Pandua and around 26.1 km from Chinsura. Kshirkundi-namajgram-niyasa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalishanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalishanda is 324852. The village covers a total geographical area of 117.87 hectares and falls under the 712149 pincode. Chinsura is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kalishanda

As per Census 2011, Kalishanda village has a total population of 980 people, consisting of 476 males and 504 females. The village has 227 households and a sex ratio of 1,058 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 756 literate and 224 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 114 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalishanda

Kalishanda 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 Kalishanda

Kalishanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Khanyan, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsura to Kalishanda is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kalishanda is about 26.1 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 Kalishanda

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

Health Facilities in Kalishanda

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

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