Khein - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Khein is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.7 km from Polba and around 20.1 km from Chinsura. Akhna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khein village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khein is 325145. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.67 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Khein

As per Census 2011, Khein village has a total population of 1,769 people, consisting of 901 males and 868 females. The village has 427 households and a sex ratio of 963 females per 1,000 males. There are 171 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,143 literate and 626 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 36 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khein

Khein 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 Khein

Khein is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talandu, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Khein is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Khein is about 20.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khein

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

Health Facilities in Khein

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

FAQs about Khein