Khorda Bege - Kaliganj, Nadia

Khorda Bege is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 42.6 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Palitbegia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khorda Bege village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khorda Bege is 321360. The village covers a total geographical area of 144.88 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khorda Bege village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Khorda Bege

As per Census 2011, Khorda Bege village has a total population of 774 people, consisting of 402 males and 372 females. The village has 206 households and a sex ratio of 925 females per 1,000 males. There are 71 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 434 literate and 340 illiterate residents. Additionally, 302 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khorda Bege are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population774402372
Child Population (0–6 yrs)713734
Scheduled Castes (SC)302168134
Literate Population434245189
Illiterate Population340157183

Nearby Villages of Khorda Bege

Khorda Bege 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Arar BegeWest0.74 km
SolakurNorth-West0.86 km
Palit BegeSouth-East1.01 km
Bil BhalsuniSouth1.03 km
Chak BegeNorth-West1.72 km
BairampurSouth-East1.90 km
NaosaSouth-West2.20 km
Khorda PalashiEast2.24 km
Sita ChandrapurSouth2.26 km
DaluipuraSouth2.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khorda Bege

Khorda Bege is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Debagram, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Khorda Bege is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Khorda Bege is about 42.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khorda Bege

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khorda Bege

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Khorda Bege

Where is Khorda Bege located?

Khorda Bege village is located in Kaliganj Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Khorda Bege?

The Gram Panchayat of Khorda Bege is Palitbegia.

What is the pincode of Khorda Bege?

The pincode of Khorda Bege is 741137.

What is the population of Khorda Bege?

Khorda Bege has a total population of 774, including 402 males and 372 females.

How many households are there in Khorda Bege?

There are 206 households in Khorda Bege.

What is the literacy rate in Khorda Bege?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khorda Bege is 56.07%. Male literacy is 60.95% and female literacy is 50.81%.