Kghodhati - Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas

Kghodhati is a village situated in the Sonarpur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.3 km from Rajpur and around 29.2 km from Alipore. Kheyadaha-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kghodhati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kghodhati is 333554. The village covers a total geographical area of 307.13 hectares and falls under the 700150 pincode. Calcutta is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kghodhati

According to the 2011 Census, Kghodhati village had a total population of 3,619 people, including 1,830 males and 1,789 females, living in 815 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.28%, with male literacy at 79.19% and female literacy at 63.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,116, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 166.

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

Nearby Villages of Kghodhati

Kghodhati 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 Kghodhati

Kghodhati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Narendrapur Halt, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Calcutta to Kghodhati is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kghodhati is about 29.2 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kghodhati

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

Health Facilities in Kghodhati

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

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