Kalai - Tetiha Bambor, Munger

Kalai is a village situated in the Tetiha Bambor subdivision of Munger district, Bihar. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tetiha Bambor and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Munger. Bhuna serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalai is 243224. The village covers a total geographical area of 206 hectares and falls under the 813103 pincode. Kharagpur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kalai

According to the 2011 Census, Kalai village had a total population of 2,606 people, including 1,401 males and 1,205 females, living in 541 households. The sex ratio was 860 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.36%, with male literacy at 88.56% and female literacy at 72.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 328, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalai

Kalai 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 Kalai

Kalai is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kamarganj, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 109.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharagpur to Kalai is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Munger to Kalai is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalai

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

Health Facilities in Kalai

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

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