Khanedihi - Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur

Khanedihi is a village situated in the Kolaghat subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaghat and around 28.6 km from the district headquarters in Tamluk. Khangdihi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khanedihi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khanedihi is 344391. The village covers a total geographical area of 179.23 hectares and falls under the 721641 pincode. Kolaghat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Khanedihi

According to the 2011 Census, Khanedihi village had a total population of 2,919 people, including 1,538 males and 1,381 females, living in 619 households. The sex ratio was 898 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.30%, with male literacy at 85.75% and female literacy at 72.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 541.

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

Nearby Villages of Khanedihi

Khanedihi 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 Khanedihi

Khanedihi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bhogpur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolaghat to Khanedihi is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Khanedihi is about 28.6 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Khanedihi

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

Health Facilities in Khanedihi

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

FAQs about Khanedihi