Khas Mara - Domjur, Howrah

Khas Mara is a village situated in the Domjur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.1 km from Domjur and around 13.6 km from Howrah. Rudrapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khas Mara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khas Mara is 332788. The village covers a total geographical area of 508.55 hectares and falls under the 711411 pincode. Howrah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khas Mara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagatballavpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sreerampur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khas Mara

According to the 2011 Census, Khas Mara village had a total population of 5,298 people, including 2,721 males and 2,577 females, living in 1,251 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.86%, with male literacy at 83.31% and female literacy at 68.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,142, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Khas Mara

Khas Mara 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 Khas Mara

Khas Mara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Sankrall, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Howrah to Khas Mara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Khas Mara is about 13.6 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 Khas Mara

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

Health Facilities in Khas Mara

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

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