Khalsi - Raiganj, Uttar Dinajpur

Khalsi is a village situated in the Raiganj subdivision of Uttar Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.3 km from Raiganj, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Serpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Khalsi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Khalsi is 309729. The village covers a total geographical area of 255.11 hectares and falls under the 733134 pincode. Raigang is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Khalsi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hemtabad Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raiganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Khalsi

As per Census 2011, Khalsi village has a total population of 2,614 people, consisting of 1,364 males and 1,250 females. The village has 583 households and a sex ratio of 916 females per 1,000 males. There are 317 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,696 literate and 918 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,160 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 346 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Khalsi are given below:

Nearby Villages of Khalsi

Khalsi 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 Khalsi

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Khalsi. The nearest railway station is Bamangram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

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

Banking and Postal Services in Khalsi

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

Health Facilities in Khalsi

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

FAQs about Khalsi