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'''Bilkanda''' is a [[census town]] in [[Barrackpore II]] CD Block in [[Barrackpore subdivision]] of [[North 24 Parganas district]] in the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. It is close to [[Kolkata]] and also a part of [[List of cities in West Bengal by population#Urban agglomeration|Kolkata Urban Agglomeration]].
'''Bilkanda''' is a [[census town]] in [[Barrackpore II]] CD Block in [[Barrackpore subdivision]] of [[North 24 Parganas district]] in the state of [[West Bengal]], [[India]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
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===Location===
===Location===
[[Sodepur]], [[Muragachha]] and [[Karna Madhabpur]] are located nearby.<ref name=google>Google maps</ref>
[[Sodepur]], [[Muragachha]] and [[Karna Madhabpur]] are located nearby.&lt;ref name=google&gt;Google maps&lt;/ref&gt;


96% of the population of [[Barrackpore subdivision]] (partly presented in the map alongside, all places marked in the map are link in the full screen map) lives in urban areas. In 2011, it had a density of population of 10,967 per km<sup>2</sup>. The subdivision has 16 municipalities and 24 census towns.<ref name=handbook2013>{{cite web  |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  |title = District Statistical Handbook  |work = North 24 Parganas 2013, Tables 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b  |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  |access-date = 2 May 2018  |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  |archive-date = 2019-01-21  |url-status = dead  }}</ref>
96% of the population of [[Barrackpore subdivision]] (partly presented in the map alongside, all places marked in the map are link in the full screen map) lives in urban areas. In 2011, it had a density of population of 10,967 per km&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;. The subdivision has 16 municipalities and 24 census towns.&lt;ref name=handbook2013&gt;{{cite web  |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  |title = District Statistical Handbook  |work = North 24 Parganas 2013, Tables 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b  |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  |access-date = 2 May 2018  |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  |archive-date = 2019-01-21  |url-status = dead  }}&lt;/ref&gt;


<small>For most of the cities/ towns information regarding density of population is available in the Infobox. Population data is not available for neighbourhoods. It is available for the entire Municipal area and thereafter ward-wise.</small>
&lt;small&gt;For most of the cities/ towns information regarding density of population is available in the Infobox. Population data is not available for neighbourhoods. It is available for the entire Municipal area and thereafter ward-wise.&lt;/small&gt;


===Police station===
===Police station===
[[Khardaha#Police station|Khardaha]] police station under [[Barrackpore Police Commissionerate]] has jurisdiction over Khardaha Municipal area and [[Barrackpore II]] CD Block.<ref>{{cite web  |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  |title = District Statistical Handbook  |work = North 24 Parganas 2013, Table 2.1  |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  |access-date = 15 June 2018  |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  |archive-date = 2019-01-21  |url-status = dead  }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://policewb.gov.in/wbp/bkp_commissionerate.php | title = Barrackpore Police Commissionerate | work = List of Police Stations with telephone numbers | publisher = West Bengal Police | access-date = 15 June 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143852/http://policewb.gov.in/wbp/bkp_commissionerate.php | archive-date = 12 June 2018 | url-status = dead }}</ref>
[[Khardaha#Police station|Khardaha]] police station under [[Barrackpore Police Commissionerate]] has jurisdiction over Khardaha Municipal area and [[Barrackpore II]] CD Block.&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web  |url = http://wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  |title = District Statistical Handbook  |work = North 24 Parganas 2013, Table 2.1  |publisher = Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal  |access-date = 15 June 2018  |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190121045803/http://www.wbpspm.gov.in/publications/District%20Statistical%20Handbook  |archive-date = 2019-01-21  |url-status = dead  }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://policewb.gov.in/wbp/bkp_commissionerate.php | title = Barrackpore Police Commissionerate | work = List of Police Stations with telephone numbers | publisher = West Bengal Police | access-date = 15 June 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143852/http://policewb.gov.in/wbp/bkp_commissionerate.php | archive-date = 12 June 2018 | url-status = dead }}&lt;/ref&gt;


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
As per the [[2011 Census of India]], Bilkanda had a total population of 6,081, of which 3,156 (52%) were males and 2,925 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 514. The total number of literates in Bilkanda was 4,605 (82.72% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census2011>{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India  | access-date = 15 June 2018}}</ref>
As per the [[2011 Census of India]], Bilkanda had a total population of 6,081, of which 3,156 (52%) were males and 2,925 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 514. The total number of literates in Bilkanda was 4,605 (82.72% of the population over 6 years).&lt;ref name=census2011&gt;{{cite web| url = http://censusindia.gov.in/pca/cdb_pca_census/Houselisting-housing-WB.html |title = C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA) | work= West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks|publisher= Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India  | access-date = 15 June 2018}}&lt;/ref&gt;


==Infrastructure==
==Infrastructure==
As per the District Census Handbook 2011, Bilkanda covered an area of 0.5321&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. Amongst the medical facilities it had were a dispensary/ health centre, a family welfare centre, a maternity and child welfare centre, a maternity home and 3 medicine shops. Amongst the educational facilities it had were a primary school and a middle school. The nearest secondary and senior secondary schools were available 2&nbsp;km away at [[New Barrackpore]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1911_PART_A_DCHB_NORTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf | title =  District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A | work= Section II Town Directory, Pages 781-783 Statement I: Growth History,  Pages 799-803; Statement II: Physical Aspects and Location of Towns, Pages 791-794; Statement III: Civic and other Amenities, Pages 795-796; Statement IV: Medical Facilities 2009, Pages 803-805 Section: Educational, Recreational and Cultural Facilities  | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations V, West Bengal  |access-date =  19 June 2018}}</ref>
As per the District Census Handbook 2011, Bilkanda covered an area of 0.5321&amp;nbsp;km&lt;sup&gt;2&lt;/sup&gt;. Amongst the medical facilities it had were a dispensary/ health centre, a family welfare centre, a maternity and child welfare centre, a maternity home and 3 medicine shops. Amongst the educational facilities it had were a primary school and a middle school. The nearest secondary and senior secondary schools were available 2&amp;nbsp;km away at [[New Barrackpore]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = http://censusindia.gov.in/2011census/dchb/DCHB_A/19/1911_PART_A_DCHB_NORTH%20TWENTY%20FOUR%20PARGANAS.pdf | title =  District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A | work= Section II Town Directory, Pages 781-783 Statement I: Growth History,  Pages 799-803; Statement II: Physical Aspects and Location of Towns, Pages 791-794; Statement III: Civic and other Amenities, Pages 795-796; Statement IV: Medical Facilities 2009, Pages 803-805 Section: Educational, Recreational and Cultural Facilities  | publisher = Directorate of Census Operations V, West Bengal  |access-date =  19 June 2018}}&lt;/ref&gt;


==Transport==
==Transport==
Bilkanda is located on the Sodepur-Barasat Road. It is also near to [[Kalyani Expressway]].<ref name=google>Google maps</ref>
Bilkanda is located on the Sodepur-Barasat Road. It is also near to [[Kalyani Expressway]].&lt;ref name=google&gt;Google maps&lt;/ref&gt;


===Bus===
===Bus===
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===Train===
===Train===
The nearest railway stations are [[Madhyamgram railway station]] on the [[Sealdah-Hasnabad-Bangaon-Ranaghat line|Sealdah-Bangaon line]] and [[Sodepur railway station]] on the [[Sealdah-Ranaghat line]].<ref>{{cite web | url = https://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/sealdah-kalyani-simanta-local-31311/16438/325/958#st  | title = 31311 Sealdah-Kalyani Simanta Local | work = Time Table | publisher =  indiarailinfo | access-date =  15 June 2018}}</ref><ref name=google/><ref>{{cite web| url =  https://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/sealdah-bangaon-local-33811/17298/325/7814#st |title =  33811 Sealdah-Bangaon local |work= Time Table| publisher= India Railinfo | access-date =  15 June 2018}}</ref>
The nearest railway stations are [[Madhyamgram railway station]] on the [[Sealdah-Hasnabad-Bangaon-Ranaghat line|Sealdah-Bangaon line]] and [[Sodepur railway station]] on the [[Sealdah-Ranaghat line]].&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web | url = https://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/sealdah-kalyani-simanta-local-31311/16438/325/958#st  | title = 31311 Sealdah-Kalyani Simanta Local | work = Time Table | publisher =  indiarailinfo | access-date =  15 June 2018}}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=google/&gt;&lt;ref&gt;{{cite web| url =  https://indiarailinfo.com/train/timetable/sealdah-bangaon-local-33811/17298/325/7814#st |title =  33811 Sealdah-Bangaon local |work= Time Table| publisher= India Railinfo | access-date =  15 June 2018}}&lt;/ref&gt;


==Healthcare==
==Healthcare==
Block Primary Health Centre at Bandipur is located nearby.<ref name=medical>{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/ | title = Health & Family Welfare Department | work= Health Statistics| publisher = Government of West Bengal |access-date = 15 June 2018}}</ref><ref name=google/>
Block Primary Health Centre at Bandipur is located nearby.&lt;ref name=medical&gt;{{cite web | url = https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/ | title = Health &amp; Family Welfare Department | work = Health Statistics | publisher = Government of West Bengal | access-date = 15 June 2018 | archive-date = 28 October 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211028134305/https://qphs.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-99a499ee367f0c1530476c81086270c8 | url-status = dead }}&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref name=google/&gt;


==References==
==References==
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{{North 24 Parganas District}}
{{North 24 Parganas District}}


[[Category:Cities and towns in North 24 Parganas district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in North 24 Parganas district]]

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Bilkanda
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Census Town
Location in West Bengal, India
Bilkanda is located in India
Bilkanda
Bilkanda
Bilkanda (India)
Coordinates: 22°42′15″N 88°24′45″E / 22.7042°N 88.4125°E / 22.7042; 88.4125
Country India
StateWest Bengal
DistrictNorth 24 Parganas
Area
 • Total0.53 km2 (0.20 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
 • Total6,081
 • Density11,000/km2 (30,000/sq mi)
Languages
 • OfficialBengali, English
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
700110
Telephone code+91 33
Vehicle registrationWB
Lok Sabha constituencyDum Dum
Vidhan Sabha constituencyKhardaha
Websitenorth24parganas.nic.in

Bilkanda is a census town in Barrackpore II CD Block in Barrackpore subdivision of North 24 Parganas district in the state of West Bengal, India.

Geography

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Location

Sodepur, Muragachha and Karna Madhabpur are located nearby.<ref name=google>Google maps</ref>

96% of the population of Barrackpore subdivision (partly presented in the map alongside, all places marked in the map are link in the full screen map) lives in urban areas. In 2011, it had a density of population of 10,967 per km<sup>2</sup>. The subdivision has 16 municipalities and 24 census towns.<ref name=handbook2013>"District Statistical Handbook". North 24 Parganas 2013, Tables 2.1, 2.2, 2.4b. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 2 May 2018.</ref>

<small>For most of the cities/ towns information regarding density of population is available in the Infobox. Population data is not available for neighbourhoods. It is available for the entire Municipal area and thereafter ward-wise.</small>

Police station

Khardaha police station under Barrackpore Police Commissionerate has jurisdiction over Khardaha Municipal area and Barrackpore II CD Block.<ref>"District Statistical Handbook". North 24 Parganas 2013, Table 2.1. Department of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 21 January 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2018.</ref><ref>"Barrackpore Police Commissionerate". List of Police Stations with telephone numbers. West Bengal Police. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 15 June 2018.</ref>

Demographics

As per the 2011 Census of India, Bilkanda had a total population of 6,081, of which 3,156 (52%) were males and 2,925 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 514. The total number of literates in Bilkanda was 4,605 (82.72% of the population over 6 years).<ref name=census2011>"C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 15 June 2018.</ref>

Infrastructure

As per the District Census Handbook 2011, Bilkanda covered an area of 0.5321&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup>. Amongst the medical facilities it had were a dispensary/ health centre, a family welfare centre, a maternity and child welfare centre, a maternity home and 3 medicine shops. Amongst the educational facilities it had were a primary school and a middle school. The nearest secondary and senior secondary schools were available 2&nbsp;km away at New Barrackpore.<ref>"District Census Handbook North Twenty Four Parganas, Census of India 2011, Series 20, Part XII A" (PDF). Section II Town Directory, Pages 781-783 Statement I: Growth History, Pages 799-803; Statement II: Physical Aspects and Location of Towns, Pages 791-794; Statement III: Civic and other Amenities, Pages 795-796; Statement IV: Medical Facilities 2009, Pages 803-805 Section: Educational, Recreational and Cultural Facilities. Directorate of Census Operations V, West Bengal. Retrieved 19 June 2018.</ref>

Transport

Bilkanda is located on the Sodepur-Barasat Road. It is also near to Kalyani Expressway.<ref name=google>Google maps</ref>

Bus

Private Bus

WBTC Bus

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Train

The nearest railway stations are Madhyamgram railway station on the Sealdah-Bangaon line and Sodepur railway station on the Sealdah-Ranaghat line.<ref>"31311 Sealdah-Kalyani Simanta Local". Time Table. indiarailinfo. Retrieved 15 June 2018.</ref><ref name=google/><ref>"33811 Sealdah-Bangaon local". Time Table. India Railinfo. Retrieved 15 June 2018.</ref>

Healthcare

Block Primary Health Centre at Bandipur is located nearby.<ref name=medical>"Health & Family Welfare Department". Health Statistics. Government of West Bengal. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021. Retrieved 15 June 2018.</ref><ref name=google/>

References

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