Khalsi - Kaliganj, Nadia

Khalsi is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 22.4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Rajarmpur Ghoraikhetra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khalsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalsi is 321396. The village covers a total geographical area of 74.06 hectares and falls under the 741150 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Khalsi

According to the 2011 Census, Khalsi village had a total population of 715 people, including 376 males and 339 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.61%, with male literacy at 90.72% and female literacy at 75.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 669.

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

Nearby Villages of Khalsi

Khalsi 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 Khalsi

Public transport in the Khalsi is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Agradwip, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Khalsi is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Khalsi is about 62 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 Khalsi

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

Health Facilities in Khalsi

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

FAQs about Khalsi