Khudika - Salanpur, Paschim Bardhaman

Khudika is a village situated in the Salanpur subdivision of Paschim Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 1.8 km from Salanpur and around 120 km from Barddhaman. Salanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khudika village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khudika is 318492. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.06 hectares and falls under the 713357 pincode. Neamatpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khudika village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Khudika

According to the 2011 Census, Khudika village had a total population of 3,630 people, including 1,898 males and 1,732 females, living in 725 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.22%, with male literacy at 82.63% and female literacy at 62.90%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,467.

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

Nearby Villages of Khudika

Khudika 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 Khudika

Khudika is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Salanpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Neamatpur to Khudika is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Khudika is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khudika

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

Health Facilities in Khudika

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

FAQs about Khudika