Kalna - Harlakhi, Madhubani

Kalna is a village situated in the Harlakhi subdivision of Madhubani district, Bihar. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Harlakhi and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Madhubani. Kalna village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalna is 219869. The village covers a total geographical area of 317.2 hectares and falls under the 847240 pincode. Jainagar is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kalna

According to the 2011 Census, Kalna village had a total population of 3,856 people, including 2,017 males and 1,839 females, living in 712 households. The sex ratio was 912 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.18%, with male literacy at 60.89% and female literacy at 33.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,015, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kalna

Kalna 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 Kalna

Public transport in the Kalna is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jaynagar, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jainagar to Kalna is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madhubani to Kalna is about 40 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 Kalna

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

Health Facilities in Kalna

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

FAQs about Kalna