Kaksaha - Kultali, South 24 Parganas

Kaksaha is a village situated in the Kultali subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.2 km from Jamtalahat and around 60.1 km from Alipore. Kundakhali Godabar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaksaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaksaha is 335019. The village covers a total geographical area of 207.16 hectares and falls under the 743338 pincode. Jaynagar is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kaksaha

According to the 2011 Census, Kaksaha village had a total population of 2,157 people, including 1,083 males and 1,074 females, living in 419 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.45%, with male literacy at 71.09% and female literacy at 51.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 897.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1571,0831,074
Child Population (0–6 yrs)427201226
Scheduled Castes (SC)897458439
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,063627436
Illiterate Population1,094456638

Nearby Villages of Kaksaha

Kaksaha 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)
GodabarNorth-West1.32 km
GangadharpurNorth-East1.67 km
Pachua KhaliNorth-East1.91 km
AlitakhaliEast1.95 km
KoabatiEast1.98 km
KirtankholaNorth2.60 km
JalabariaSouth-West3.05 km
KripakhaliNorth-West3.16 km
AmbikanagarSouth-East3.22 km
Purba TetulberiaNorth-East4.07 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kaksaha

Kaksaha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Baharu, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.9 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaynagar to Kaksaha is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kaksaha is about 60.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaksaha

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kaksaha

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

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

FAQs about Kaksaha

Where is Kaksaha located?

Kaksaha village is located in Kultali Subdivision, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kaksaha?

The Gram Panchayat of Kaksaha is Kundakhali Godabar.

What is the pincode of Kaksaha?

The pincode of Kaksaha is 743338.

What is the population of Kaksaha?

Kaksaha had a total population of 2,157, including 1,083 males and 1,074 females.

How many households are there in Kaksaha?

Kaksaha had 419 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kaksaha?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaksaha was 61.45%. Male literacy was 71.09% and female literacy was 51.42%.