Kalyanpur - Shikaripara, Dumka

Kalyanpur is a village situated in the Shikaripara subdivision of Dumka district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shikaripara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Dumka. Bankijore serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalyanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalyanpur is 370958. The village covers a total geographical area of 96 hectares and falls under the 816118 pincode.

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

Population of Kalyanpur

As per Census 2011, Kalyanpur village has a total population of 191 people, consisting of 99 males and 92 females. The village has 42 households and a sex ratio of 929 females per 1,000 males. There are 39 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 58 literate and 133 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kalyanpur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1919992
Child Population (0–6 yrs)392217
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1869591
Literate Population584018
Illiterate Population1335974

Nearby Villages of Kalyanpur

Kalyanpur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GumropaharNorth0.88 km
MastaraNorth-West1.13 km
BadalparaSouth1.49 km
KharijolSouth-West1.49 km
BanspahariSouth-East1.56 km
JhikaraEast1.57 km
TalpamarNorth-East1.67 km
Saraibinda BindaksolWest1.76 km
KharipaharSouth-West2.01 km
RasnalaNorth-West2.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalyanpur

Kalyanpur 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 Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dumka to Kalyanpur is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalyanpur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kalyanpur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kalyanpur

Where is Kalyanpur located?

Kalyanpur village is located in Shikaripara Subdivision, Dumka district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalyanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalyanpur is Bankijore.

What is the pincode of Kalyanpur?

The pincode of Kalyanpur is 816118.

What is the population of Kalyanpur?

Kalyanpur has a total population of 191, including 99 males and 92 females.

How many households are there in Kalyanpur?

There are 42 households in Kalyanpur.

What is the literacy rate in Kalyanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalyanpur is 30.37%. Male literacy is 40.40% and female literacy is 19.57%.