Kalidanga - Basanti, South 24 Parganas

Kalidanga is a village situated in the Basanti subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.8 km from Sonakhali and around 67.9 km from Alipore. Basanti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalidanga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalidanga is 335108. The village covers a total geographical area of 158.05 hectares and falls under the 743312 pincode. Canning is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kalidanga

According to the 2011 Census, Kalidanga village had a total population of 4,134 people, including 2,017 males and 2,117 females, living in 849 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.17%, with male literacy at 69.01% and female literacy at 61.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 399, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalidanga

Kalidanga 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 Kalidanga

Kalidanga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Canning, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 45.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning to Kalidanga is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kalidanga is about 67.9 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalidanga

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

Health Facilities in Kalidanga

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

FAQs about Kalidanga