Kelepara - Pursura, Hooghly

Kelepara is a village situated in the Pursura subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.8 km from Pursura and around 55.5 km from Chinsura. Kelepara village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelepara is 324396. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.69 hectares and falls under the 712414 pincode. Tarakeswar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kelepara

According to the 2011 Census, Kelepara village had a total population of 3,949 people, including 2,016 males and 1,933 females, living in 820 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.80%, with male literacy at 83.63% and female literacy at 71.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,210, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelepara

Kelepara 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 Kelepara

Kelepara 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 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tarakeswar to Kelepara is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kelepara is about 55.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelepara

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

Health Facilities in Kelepara

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

FAQs about Kelepara