Khila - Udaynarayanpur, Howrah

Khila is a village situated in the Udaynarayanpur subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Udaynarayanpur and around 33.1 km from Howrah. Khila village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khila is 332543. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.32 hectares and falls under the 711410 pincode. Haora is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khila

According to the 2011 Census, Khila village had a total population of 3,540 people, including 1,823 males and 1,717 females, living in 812 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.94%, with male literacy at 91.88% and female literacy at 83.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 496, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Khila

Khila 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 Khila

Khila is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kaikala, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Haora to Khila is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Khila is about 33.1 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 Khila

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

Health Facilities in Khila

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

FAQs about Khila