Kalikapur - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Kalikapur is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.5 km from Piyali and around 29.1 km from Alipore. Shikharbali-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalikapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalikapur is 333923. The village covers a total geographical area of 85.8 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kalikapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kalikapur village had a total population of 2,004 people, including 1,032 males and 972 females, living in 486 households. The sex ratio was 942 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.88%, with male literacy at 95.75% and female literacy at 83.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,486, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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 Kalikapur, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Kalikapur is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kalikapur is about 29.1 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 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