Kholapota - Baruipur, South 24 Parganas

Kholapota is a village situated in the Baruipur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8 km from Piyali and around 24.5 km from Alipore. Mallikpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kholapota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kholapota is 333889. The village covers a total geographical area of 76.45 hectares and falls under the 700144 pincode. Baruipur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kholapota village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kholapota

As per Census 2011, Kholapota village has a total population of 1,241 people, consisting of 619 males and 622 females. The village has 233 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 186 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 882 literate and 359 illiterate residents.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kholapota are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,241619622
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18610086
Literate Population882442440
Illiterate Population359177182

Nearby Villages of Kholapota

Kholapota 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BhurkulEast0.73 km
SultanpurWest0.82 km
KapindapurSouth0.96 km
MadhubanpurSouth-East1.02 km
Akna MirzzapurNorth-East1.06 km
ShrirampurNorth1.13 km
BeraliaSouth-West1.18 km
Tagar BariaSouth-East1.31 km
Tegachhi MamudpurEast1.53 km
MalangaEast1.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kholapota

Kholapota is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Baruipur Junction, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 16.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baruipur to Kholapota is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kholapota is about 24.5 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 Kholapota

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kholapota

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kholapota

Where is Kholapota located?

Kholapota village is located in Baruipur Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kholapota?

The Gram Panchayat of Kholapota is Mallikpur.

What is the pincode of Kholapota?

The pincode of Kholapota is 700144.

What is the population of Kholapota?

Kholapota has a total population of 1,241, including 619 males and 622 females.

How many households are there in Kholapota?

There are 233 households in Kholapota.

What is the literacy rate in Kholapota?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kholapota is 71.07%. Male literacy is 71.41% and female literacy is 70.74%.