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

According to the 2011 Census, Khamarkalla village had a total population of 12,645 people, including 6,522 males and 6,123 females, living in 2,915 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.19%, with male literacy at 91.41% and female literacy at 84.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,953, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 456.

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

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