Kheadaha - Sonarpur, South 24 Parganas

Kheadaha is a village situated in the Sonarpur subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.1 km from Rajpur and around 32.1 km from Alipore. Kheyadaha-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kheadaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kheadaha is 333553. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.03 hectares and falls under the 743387 pincode. Sonarpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kheadaha 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 Kheadaha

According to the 2011 Census, Kheadaha village had a total population of 1,930 people, including 985 males and 945 females, living in 450 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.10%, with male literacy at 83.81% and female literacy at 66.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,632, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Kheadaha

Kheadaha 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 Kheadaha

Kheadaha 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 12.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sonarpur to Kheadaha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kheadaha is about 32.1 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 Kheadaha

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

Health Facilities in Kheadaha

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

FAQs about Kheadaha