Fulkhali - Karimpur - I, Nadia

Fulkhali is a village situated in the Karimpur - I subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Karimpur and around 85.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Shikarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Fulkhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Fulkhali is 321108. The village covers a total geographical area of 157.07 hectares and falls under the 741158 pincode. Berhampur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Fulkhali

According to the 2011 Census, Fulkhali village had a total population of 1,783 people, including 914 males and 869 females, living in 480 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.14%, with male literacy at 63.52% and female literacy at 58.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 729, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Fulkhali

Fulkhali 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 Fulkhali

Fulkhali is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Berhampore Court, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Berhampur to Fulkhali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Fulkhali is about 85.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Fulkhali

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

Health Facilities in Fulkhali

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

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