Srikanthakalaganda - Tamluk, Purba Medinipur

Srikanthakalaganda is a village situated in the Tamluk subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.2 km from Tamluk, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Sreerampur-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Srikanthakalaganda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Srikanthakalaganda is 344533. The village covers a total geographical area of 101.24 hectares and falls under the 721651 pincode. Tamluk is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Srikanthakalaganda

According to the 2011 Census, Srikanthakalaganda village had a total population of 1,859 people, including 965 males and 894 females, living in 464 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 86.28%, with male literacy at 93.51% and female literacy at 78.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Srikanthakalaganda

Srikanthakalaganda 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 Srikanthakalaganda

Srikanthakalaganda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Raghunathbari, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tamluk to Srikanthakalaganda is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Srikanthakalaganda is about 18.6 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 Srikanthakalaganda

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

Health Facilities in Srikanthakalaganda

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

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