Kalwara - Shivaji Nagar, Samastipur

Kalwara is a village situated in the Shivaji Nagar subdivision of Samastipur district, Bihar. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shivaji Nagar and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Samastipur. Ghiwahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalwara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalwara is 236417. The village covers a total geographical area of 104 hectares and falls under the 848216 pincode. Rosera is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kalwara

According to the 2011 Census, Kalwara village had a total population of 1,492 people, including 785 males and 707 females, living in 311 households. The sex ratio was 901 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.86%, with male literacy at 78.39% and female literacy at 50.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 408.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalwara

Kalwara 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 Kalwara

Kalwara is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Biraul, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rosera to Kalwara is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Samastipur to Kalwara is about 32 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 Kalwara

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

Health Facilities in Kalwara

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

FAQs about Kalwara