Kalan

Kalan is a village located in Manjhi subdivision of Saran district in Bihar, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Manjhi (tehsildar office) and 37km away from district headquarter Chhapra. As per 2009 stats, Bhalua Bujurg is the gram panchayat of Kalan village.

Kalan has its own place in the vibrant Saran region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kalan

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalan is 233358. The village spans a total geographical area of 90 hectares. Chapra is nearest town to Kalan village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 32km away.

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Population of Kalan

Below is a concise population overview of Kalan as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,666 834 832
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 316 163 153
Scheduled Castes (SC) 439 228 211
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 99 47 52
Literate Population 848 517 331
Illiterate Population 818 317 501

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kalan village:

  • The total population of Kalan village is around 1,666, including approximately 834 males and 832 females, with a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 316 children aged 0–6 years in Kalan village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kalan village has 439 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 99 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kalan village is about 50.90%, with male literacy at 61.99% and female literacy at 39.78%.
  • There are around 263 households in Kalan village.

Connectivity of Kalan

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kalan. As per the 2011 stats, Kalan had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Railway Station Available within <5 km distance

Nearby Villages of Kalan

Knowing the nearby villages of Kalan helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kalan.

Bagahi Molnapur Teghra Nachap Lalpur Salimpatti Khanpur Bhalua Buzurg Kodar Melua Katokhar

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalan

Where is Kalan located?
Kalan village is situated in Manjhi Subdivision, within the Saran district of Bihar, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kalan?
The Gram Panchayat of Kalan is Bhalua Bujurg (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the population of Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kalan is 1,666, with 834 males and 832 females.
How many households are there in Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kalan village has a total of 263 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kalan as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kalan is 50.90%. The male literacy rate is 61.99%, while the female literacy rate is 39.78%.