Khidirchak - Kaliachak - I, Malda

Khidirchak is a village situated in the Kaliachak - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.5 km from Kaliachak and around 22.2 km from English Bazar. Jaluabadhal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khidirchak village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khidirchak is 313599. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.77 hectares and falls under the 732210 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Khidirchak

As per Census 2011, Khidirchak village has a total population of 245 people, consisting of 120 males and 125 females. The village has 46 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 138 literate and 107 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Khidirchak

Khidirchak 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 Khidirchak

Khidirchak is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jamirghata, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Khidirchak is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Khidirchak is about 22.2 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 Khidirchak

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

Health Facilities in Khidirchak

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

FAQs about Khidirchak