Kshirai - Pingla, Paschim Medinipur

Kshirai is a village situated in the Pingla subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. Kshirai village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kshirai is 342604. The village covers a total geographical area of 773.35 hectares and falls under the 721140 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kshirai

According to the 2011 Census, Kshirai village had a total population of 6,427 people, including 3,296 males and 3,131 females, living in 1,518 households. The sex ratio was 950 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.53%, with male literacy at 91.78% and female literacy at 76.84%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 539.

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

Nearby Villages of Kshirai

Kshirai 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 Kshirai

Kshirai is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Radhamohanpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Kshirai is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kshirai

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

Health Facilities in Kshirai

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

FAQs about Kshirai