Kalan - Manjhi, Saran

Kalan is a village situated in the Manjhi subdivision of Saran district, Bihar. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Manjhi and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Chhapra. Bhalua Bujurg serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalan is 233358. The village covers a total geographical area of 90 hectares and falls under the 841305 pincode. Chapra is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Manjhi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maharajganj Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Kalan village had a total population of 1,666 people, including 834 males and 832 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.81%, with male literacy at 77.05% and female literacy at 48.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 439, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 99.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalan

Kalan 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 Kalan

Kalan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ekma, while the nearest airport is Muzaffarpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chapra to Kalan is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chhapra to Kalan is about 37 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 Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Kalan

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

FAQs about Kalan