Kala Pahar - Nabinagar, Aurangabad

Kala Pahar is a village situated in the Nabinagar subdivision of Aurangabad district, Bihar. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nabinagar and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Aurangabad. Harihar Urdana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kala Pahar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kala Pahar is 253966. The village covers a total geographical area of 240 hectares and falls under the 824302 pincode. Nabinagar is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kala Pahar

As per Census 2011, Kala Pahar village has a total population of 1,535 people, consisting of 840 males and 695 females. The village has 287 households and a sex ratio of 827 females per 1,000 males. There are 215 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 840 literate and 695 illiterate residents. Additionally, 594 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kala Pahar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,535840695
Child Population (0–6 yrs)215105110
Scheduled Castes (SC)594319275
Literate Population840527313
Illiterate Population695313382

Nearby Villages of Kala Pahar

Kala Pahar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Niman JodhNorth-West1.05 km
Murauli KhurdSouth-East1.14 km
MujahidaNorth-East1.28 km
BallahbarSouth-West1.30 km
Harihar UrdanaSouth-West1.81 km
RatanuanEast1.83 km
PichhuliyaSouth-East1.87 km
MurauliSouth-East1.95 km
JhariWest1.99 km
UrdanaNorth2.04 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kala Pahar

Kala Pahar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nabenagar Road, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 137.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nabinagar to Kala Pahar is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Aurangabad to Kala Pahar is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kala Pahar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kala Pahar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kala Pahar

Where is Kala Pahar located?

Kala Pahar village is located in Nabinagar Subdivision, Aurangabad district, Bihar, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kala Pahar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kala Pahar is Harihar Urdana.

What is the pincode of Kala Pahar?

The pincode of Kala Pahar is 824302.

What is the population of Kala Pahar?

Kala Pahar has a total population of 1,535, including 840 males and 695 females.

How many households are there in Kala Pahar?

There are 287 households in Kala Pahar.

What is the literacy rate in Kala Pahar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kala Pahar is 54.72%. Male literacy is 62.74% and female literacy is 45.04%.