Khamarkalla - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Khamarkalla is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.5 km from Bongaon and around 53.6 km from Barasat. Gopalnagar-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khamarkalla village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khamarkalla is 322614. The village covers a total geographical area of 466.31 hectares and falls under the 743262 pincode.

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

Population of Khamarkalla

As per Census 2011, Khamarkalla village has a total population of 12,645 people, consisting of 6,522 males and 6,123 females. The village has 2,915 households and a sex ratio of 938 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 10,166 literate and 2,479 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5,953 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 456 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Khamarkalla

Khamarkalla 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 Khamarkalla

Public transport in the Khamarkalla is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ranaghat Junction, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Barasat to Khamarkalla is about 53.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khamarkalla

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

Health Facilities in Khamarkalla

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

FAQs about Khamarkalla