Ghikhali

Ghikhali is a village located in Canning Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 24.4km away from sub-district headquarter Canning (tehsildar office) and 60.9km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Deuli I is the gram panchayat of Ghikhali village.

Here you can discover what makes Ghikhali unique in its vibrant Canning Ii-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Ghikhali’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Ghikhali

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Ghikhali is 333842. The village spans a total geographical area of 264.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743502. Canning is nearest town to Ghikhali village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 30km away.

When it comes to local governance, Ghikhali village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Canning Purba Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jaynagar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Ghikhali

Population of Ghikhali

According to the 2011 Census, Ghikhali has a total population of about 2,677, with approximately 1,346 males and 1,331 females. The sex ratio is around 988 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 454 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 359 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 162. The overall literacy rate is approximately 55.81%, with male literacy at about 60.92% and female literacy near 50.64%. There are around 525 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Ghikhali's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Ghikhali

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Ghikhali. As per the 2011 stats, Ghikhali had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Ghikhali

Knowing the nearby villages of Ghikhali helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Ghikhali.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ghikhali