Kharidanagar - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Kharidanagar is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Padumpur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharidanagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharidanagar is 344548. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.51 hectares and falls under the 721649 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kharidanagar 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 Kharidanagar

According to the 2011 Census, Kharidanagar village had a total population of 1,253 people, including 662 males and 591 females, living in 287 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.90%, with male literacy at 98.65% and female literacy at 90.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 27.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharidanagar

Kharidanagar 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 Kharidanagar

Kharidanagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tamluk, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Kharidanagar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Kharidanagar is about 10.5 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 Kharidanagar

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

Health Facilities in Kharidanagar

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

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