Kalidas - Pothia, Kishanganj

Kalidas is a village situated in the Pothia subdivision of Kishanganj district, Bihar. It is located approximately 1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pothia and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Kishanganj. Gorukhal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalidas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalidas is 222541. The village covers a total geographical area of 519 hectares and falls under the 855117 pincode. Thakurganj is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kalidas village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kalidas

As per Census 2011, Kalidas village has a total population of 3,097 people, consisting of 1,578 males and 1,519 females. The village has 616 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 670 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,482 literate and 1,615 illiterate residents. Additionally, 23 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 514 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalidas

Kalidas 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 Kalidas

Kalidas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dhulabari, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Thakurganj to Kalidas is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kishanganj to Kalidas is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalidas

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

Health Facilities in Kalidas

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

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