Chhota Khelna - Pingla, Paschim Medinipur

Chhota Khelna is a village situated in the Pingla subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Maligram serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhota Khelna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhota Khelna is 342674. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.54 hectares and falls under the 721140 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 52 km away.

Chhota Khelna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sabang Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Ghatal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chhota Khelna

According to the 2011 Census, Chhota Khelna village had a total population of 2,229 people, including 1,139 males and 1,090 females, living in 529 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.01%, with male literacy at 90.74% and female literacy at 79.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 107, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 224.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhota Khelna

Chhota Khelna 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 Chhota Khelna

Chhota Khelna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Radhamohanpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Chhota Khelna is about 52 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhota Khelna

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

Health Facilities in Chhota Khelna

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

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