Kshirgram - Mangolkote, Purba Bardhaman

Kshirgram is a village situated in the Mangolkote subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.3 km from Nutanhat and around 43.6 km from Barddhaman. Kshirgram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kshirgram is 319161. The village covers a total geographical area of 1139.48 hectares and falls under the 713143 pincode. Katwa is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kshirgram

According to the 2011 Census, Kshirgram village had a total population of 2,474 people, including 1,260 males and 1,214 females, living in 586 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.97%, with male literacy at 80.67% and female literacy at 67.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,164, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 16.

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

Nearby Villages of Kshirgram

Kshirgram 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 Kshirgram

Kshirgram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balgona, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katwa to Kshirgram is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barddhaman to Kshirgram is about 43.6 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kshirgram

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

Health Facilities in Kshirgram

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

FAQs about Kshirgram