Kalikapur

Kalikapur is a village located in Jaynagar Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.5km away from sub-district headquarter Jaynagar (tehsildar office) and 53.4km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Baishata is the gram panchayat of Kalikapur village.

Kalikapur has its own place in the vibrant South Twenty Four Parganas region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kalikapur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalikapur is 334989. The village spans a total geographical area of 341.4 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743338. Jaynagar is nearest town to Kalikapur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalikapur 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 Kultali 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.

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Population of Kalikapur

Below is a concise population overview of Kalikapur as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 2,491 1,222 1,269
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 519 250 269
Scheduled Castes (SC) 12 6 6
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 1,016 545 471
Illiterate Population 1,475 677 798

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kalikapur village:

  • The total population of Kalikapur village is around 2,491, including approximately 1,222 males and 1,269 females, with a sex ratio of 1038 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 519 children aged 0–6 years in Kalikapur village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kalikapur village has 12 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Kalikapur village is about 40.79%, with male literacy at 44.60% and female literacy at 37.12%.
  • There are around 470 households in Kalikapur village.

Connectivity of Kalikapur

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

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kalikapur

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

Taltala Jogigara Baltala Dam Dama Gopalnagar Baidya Chak Paschim Tentulbaria Purba Raghunathpur Beladurganagar Rupnagar Sapla

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalikapur

Where is Kalikapur located?
Kalikapur village is situated in Jaynagar Ii Subdivision, within the South Twenty Four Parganas district of West Bengal, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kalikapur?
The Gram Panchayat of Kalikapur is Baishata (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kalikapur?
The pincode of Kalikapur is 743338, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kalikapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kalikapur is 2,491, with 1,222 males and 1,269 females.
How many households are there in Kalikapur as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kalikapur village has a total of 470 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kalikapur as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kalikapur is 40.79%. The male literacy rate is 44.60%, while the female literacy rate is 37.12%.