Kalagachhia - Thakurpukur Mahestola, South 24 Parganas

Kalagachhia is a village situated in the Thakurpukur Mahestola subdivision of South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.9 km from Thakurpukur and around 9.8 km from Alipore. Asuti-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalagachhia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalagachhia is 333275. The village covers a total geographical area of 88.94 hectares and falls under the 700137 pincode. Behala is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kalagachhia

According to the 2011 Census, Kalagachhia village had a total population of 3,020 people, including 1,506 males and 1,514 females, living in 713 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.16%, with male literacy at 83.31% and female literacy at 70.96%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 698, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalagachhia

Kalagachhia 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 Kalagachhia

Kalagachhia is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brace Bridge, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 4.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Behala to Kalagachhia is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Alipore to Kalagachhia is about 9.8 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalagachhia

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

Health Facilities in Kalagachhia

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

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