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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kilishpur village has a total population of 2,252 people, consisting of 1,187 males and 1,065 females. The village has 483 households and a sex ratio of 897 females per 1,000 males. There are 274 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,349 literate and 903 illiterate residents. Additionally, 221 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 5 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kilishpur are given below:

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