Kalikapur

Kalikapur is a village located in Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.9km away from Tamluk, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Kalikapur village. As per 2009 stats, Padumpur I is the gram panchayat of Kalikapur village.

Here you can discover what makes Kalikapur unique in its vibrant Tamluk-Purba Medinipur region. You’ll see Kalikapur’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kalikapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalikapur is 344538. The village spans a total geographical area of 110.32 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721649. Tamluk is nearest town to Kalikapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalikapur village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Nandakumar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Tamluk Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kalikapur

Population of Kalikapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kalikapur has a total population of about 2,208, with approximately 1,151 males and 1,057 females. The sex ratio is around 918 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 247 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 95 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 78.17%, with male literacy at about 84.54% and female literacy near 71.24%. There are around 504 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kalikapur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kalikapur

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kalikapur. As per the 2011 stats, Kalikapur had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kalikapur

Knowing the nearby villages of Kalikapur helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kalikapur.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalikapur