Kalidaha - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Kalidaha is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.6 km from Shyampur and around 62.3 km from Howrah. Radhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalidaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalidaha is 333132. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.53 hectares and falls under the 711314 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kalidaha

As per Census 2011, Kalidaha village has a total population of 3,435 people, consisting of 1,764 males and 1,671 females. The village has 808 households and a sex ratio of 947 females per 1,000 males. There are 338 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,733 literate and 702 illiterate residents. Additionally, 86 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalidaha

Kalidaha 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 Kalidaha

Public transport in the Kalidaha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tmzj, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Kalidaha is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Kalidaha is about 62.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalidaha

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

Health Facilities in Kalidaha

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

FAQs about Kalidaha