Khalia
# Khalia

Khalia is a census town in Bally Jagachha CD Block of Howrah Sadar subdivision in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration.

Khalia is under the jurisdiction of Liluah Police Station of Howrah City Police.

## Geography

Khalia is located at 22°37′05″N 88°17′33″E﻿ / ﻿22.6181°N 88.29261°E﻿ / 22.6181; 88.29261.

## Demographics

As per 2011 Census of India Khalia had a total population of 6,265 of which 3,165 (51%) were males and 3,100 (49%) were females. Population below 6 years was 631. The total number of literates in Khalia was 4,696 (83.35% of the population over 6 years).

As of 2001 India census, Khalia had a population of 4,957. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Khalia has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 74% and female literacy is 62%. In Khalia, 11% of the population is under 6 years of age.

## Transport

Khalia has the junction of Benaras Road and National Highway 16 (part of Asian Highway 45). People can go to several places of Kolkata, Howrah and Hooghly from here.

### Bus

**Private Bus**

* 40 Birshibpur - Serampore
* 57 Kona - Howrah Station/Esplanade
* 57A Chanditala - Howrah Station
* 79 Panchla - Dunlop

**Mini Bus**

* 18 Kona - Esplanade
* 30 Baluhati - Esplanade

Many Shuttle Buses (Without Numbers) also pass through Khalia along National Highway 16.

### Train

Kona railway station on Howrah-Amta line is the nearest railway station.

