Khorda Palashi - Kaliganj, Nadia

Khorda Palashi is a village situated in the Kaliganj subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Debagram and around 39.8 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Palitbegia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khorda Palashi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khorda Palashi is 321358. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.19 hectares and falls under the 741137 pincode. Krishnanagar is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khorda Palashi 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 Palashi

As per Census 2011, Khorda Palashi village has a total population of 621 people, consisting of 294 males and 327 females. The village has 145 households and a sex ratio of 1,112 females per 1,000 males. There are 111 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 388 literate and 233 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population621294327
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1114368
Literate Population388198190
Illiterate Population23396137

Nearby Villages of Khorda Palashi

Khorda Palashi 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)
BairampurSouth-West0.91 km
Pacha ChandpurNorth-East0.97 km
Palit BegeWest1.23 km
BhagaEast1.24 km
KamalbatiSouth1.28 km
Sita ChandrapurSouth-West2.16 km
Khorda BegeWest2.24 km
Bil BhalsuniWest2.37 km
GoalchandpurSouth2.43 km
SapjolaSouth-West2.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Khorda Palashi

Khorda Palashi 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 87.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnanagar to Khorda Palashi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Khorda Palashi is about 39.8 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 Khorda Palashi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Khorda Palashi

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 Palashi village are given below:

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

FAQs about Khorda Palashi

Where is Khorda Palashi located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Khorda Palashi?

The Gram Panchayat of Khorda Palashi is Palitbegia.

What is the pincode of Khorda Palashi?

The pincode of Khorda Palashi is 741137.

What is the population of Khorda Palashi?

Khorda Palashi has a total population of 621, including 294 males and 327 females.

How many households are there in Khorda Palashi?

There are 145 households in Khorda Palashi.

What is the literacy rate in Khorda Palashi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Khorda Palashi is 62.48%. Male literacy is 67.35% and female literacy is 58.10%.