Kalikapur

Kalikapur is a village located in Barasat Ii subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 26.4km away from sub-district headquarter Krishnapur. Barasat is the district headquarter of Kalikapur village. As per 2009 stats, Shasan is the gram panchayat of Kalikapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kalikapur unique in its vibrant Barasat Ii-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Kalikapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kalikapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalikapur is 323295. The village spans a total geographical area of 179.7 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743423. Barasat is nearest town to Kalikapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 21km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalikapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Haroa Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kalikapur

Population of Kalikapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kalikapur has a total population of about 1,675, with approximately 872 males and 803 females. The sex ratio is around 920 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 219 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,051 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 6. The overall literacy rate is approximately 61.79%, with male literacy at about 67.66% and female literacy near 55.42%. There are around 374 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kalikapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kalikapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kalikapur. As per the 2011 stats, Kalikapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kalikapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Kalikapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kalikapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalikapur