Kalighat

Kalighat is a village located in Diglipur tehsil of North & Middle Andaman district in Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India. It is situated 20km away from sub-district headquarter Diglipur (tehsildar office) and 76km away from district headquarter Mayabunder. As per 2009 stats, Kalighat village is also a gram panchayat.

Kalighat has its own place in the vibrant North & Middle Andaman 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 Kalighat

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalighat is 645237. The village spans a total geographical area of 502.02 hectares. Port Blair is nearest town to Kalighat village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 296km away.

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Population of Kalighat

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

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,759 909 850
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 178 89 89
Scheduled Castes (SC) N/A N/A N/A
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 25 15 10
Literate Population 1,306 696 610
Illiterate Population 453 213 240

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

  • The total population of Kalighat village is around 1,759, including approximately 909 males and 850 females, with a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 178 children aged 0–6 years in Kalighat village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kalighat village has 25 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kalighat village is about 74.25%, with male literacy at 76.57% and female literacy at 71.76%.
  • There are around 490 households in Kalighat village.

Connectivity of Kalighat

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

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

Nearby Villages of Kalighat

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

Nabagram Paranghara Kishori Nagar Madhyamgram Nischintapur Jagannath Dera Ramnagar Borang Mohanpur Sagar Dweep East Island

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalighat

Where is Kalighat located?
Kalighat village is situated in Diglipur Tehsil, within the North & Middle Andaman district of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kalighat?
Kalighat serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
What is the population of Kalighat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kalighat is 1,759, with 909 males and 850 females.
How many households are there in Kalighat as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kalighat village has a total of 490 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kalighat as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kalighat is 74.25%. The male literacy rate is 76.57%, while the female literacy rate is 71.76%.