Khandasharkara - Amdanga, North 24 Parganas

Khandasharkara is a village situated in the Amdanga subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 0.8 km from Amdanga and around 10.7 km from Barasat. Amdanga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khandasharkara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khandasharkara is 323045. The village covers a total geographical area of 172.64 hectares and falls under the 743221 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khandasharkara

According to the 2011 Census, Khandasharkara village had a total population of 2,485 people, including 1,284 males and 1,201 females, living in 578 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.55%, with male literacy at 78.07% and female literacy at 74.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 144.

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

Nearby Villages of Khandasharkara

Khandasharkara 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 Khandasharkara

Khandasharkara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barasat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Khandasharkara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Khandasharkara is about 10.7 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 Khandasharkara

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

Health Facilities in Khandasharkara

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

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