Kalikapur - Udaynarayanpur, Howrah

Kalikapur is a village situated in the Udaynarayanpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from Udaynarayanpur and around 37.5 km from Howrah. Kanupat Mansuka serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalikapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalikapur is 332504. The village covers a total geographical area of 48.5 hectares and falls under the 711412 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kalikapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kalikapur village had a total population of 771 people, including 403 males and 368 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.01%, with male literacy at 91.67% and female literacy at 88.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 26.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalikapur

Kalikapur 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 Kalikapur

Kalikapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kaikala, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Kalikapur is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Kalikapur is about 37.5 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 Kalikapur

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

Health Facilities in Kalikapur

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

FAQs about Kalikapur