Kilishpur - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Kilishpur is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 7.4 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 14 km from Barasat. Kotra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kilishpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kilishpur is 323213. The village covers a total geographical area of 86.02 hectares and falls under the 743294 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kilishpur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Deganga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Barasat Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kilishpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kilishpur village had a total population of 2,252 people, including 1,187 males and 1,065 females, living in 483 households. The sex ratio was 897 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.20%, with male literacy at 73.38% and female literacy at 62.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 221, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Kilishpur

Kilishpur 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 Kilishpur

Kilishpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sondalia, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Kilishpur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kilishpur is about 14 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 Kilishpur

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

Health Facilities in Kilishpur

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

FAQs about Kilishpur