Kalikapur - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Kalikapur is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Padumpur-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalikapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalikapur is 344538. The village covers a total geographical area of 110.32 hectares and falls under the 721649 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kalikapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nandakumar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tamluk Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalikapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kalikapur village had a total population of 2,208 people, including 1,151 males and 1,057 females, living in 504 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.02%, with male literacy at 94.56% and female literacy at 80.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalikapur

Kalikapur 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 Kalikapur

Kalikapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rajgoda, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Kalikapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Kalikapur is about 12.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalikapur

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

Health Facilities in Kalikapur

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

FAQs about Kalikapur