Kaikhali - Kultali, South 24 Parganas

Kaikhali is a village situated in the Kultali subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from Jamtalahat and around 77.5 km from Alipore. Gopalganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaikhali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaikhali is 335036. The village covers a total geographical area of 778.84 hectares and falls under the 743338 pincode. Jaynagar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kaikhali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kaikhali

According to the 2011 Census, Kaikhali village had a total population of 6,030 people, including 3,080 males and 2,950 females, living in 1,294 households. The sex ratio was 958 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.28%, with male literacy at 79.44% and female literacy at 50.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5,385.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaikhali

Kaikhali 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 Kaikhali

Kaikhali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Jayanagar Majilpur Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaynagar to Kaikhali is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kaikhali is about 77.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaikhali

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

Health Facilities in Kaikhali

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

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