Khalsi - Santipur, Nadia

Khalsi is a village situated in the Santipur subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Phulia and around 12 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Arbandi-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khalsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalsi is 321941. The village covers a total geographical area of 133.92 hectares and falls under the 741404 pincode. Santipur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Khalsi

According to the 2011 Census, Khalsi village had a total population of 782 people, including 409 males and 373 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.13%, with male literacy at 80.27% and female literacy at 73.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 36.

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

Khalsi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badkulla, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Santipur to Khalsi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Khalsi is about 12 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 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