Kharamba - Bhangar - I, South 24 Parganas

Kharamba is a village situated in the Bhangar - I subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.1 km from Gobindapur and around 24.2 km from Alipore. Narayanpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kharamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kharamba is 333617. The village covers a total geographical area of 288.49 hectares and falls under the 743502 pincode. Canning Town is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kharamba

According to the 2011 Census, Kharamba village had a total population of 4,591 people, including 2,352 males and 2,239 females, living in 1,011 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.04%, with male literacy at 72.38% and female literacy at 61.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,212.

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

Nearby Villages of Kharamba

Kharamba 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 Kharamba

Kharamba 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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Canning Town to Kharamba is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kharamba is about 24.2 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 Kharamba

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

Health Facilities in Kharamba

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

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