Kala Pathar - Potka, East Singhbum

Kala Pathar is a village situated in the Potka subdivision of East Singhbum district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 25 km from Potka and around 25 km from Purbi Singhbhum. Kuldiha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kala Pathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kala Pathar is 363634. The village covers a total geographical area of 258 hectares and falls under the 831002 pincode.

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

Population of Kala Pathar

As per Census 2011, Kala Pathar village has a total population of 1,616 people, consisting of 816 males and 800 females. The village has 344 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 231 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,098 literate and 518 illiterate residents. Additionally, 76 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kala Pathar are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,616816800
Child Population (0–6 yrs)231122109
Scheduled Tribes (ST)763442
Literate Population1,098600498
Illiterate Population518216302

Nearby Villages of Kala Pathar

Kala Pathar 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)
GopalpurEast1.38 km
AsanbaniNorth1.44 km
KogdaNorth-West1.78 km
DhatkidiNorth-West1.91 km
BhatinSouth-West2.77 km
LalmohanpurNorth-East2.81 km
JhariyaSouth-West2.89 km
TilamuraEast3.01 km
DigarsaiNorth3.06 km
BirdhaNorth3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kala Pathar

Kala Pathar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Rakha Mines, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 1-2 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Purbi Singhbhum to Kala Pathar is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kala Pathar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kala Pathar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kala Pathar 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 Kala Pathar

Where is Kala Pathar located?

Kala Pathar village is located in Potka Subdivision, East Singhbum district, Jharkhand, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kala Pathar?

The Gram Panchayat of Kala Pathar is Kuldiha.

What is the pincode of Kala Pathar?

The pincode of Kala Pathar is 831002.

What is the population of Kala Pathar?

Kala Pathar has a total population of 1,616, including 816 males and 800 females.

How many households are there in Kala Pathar?

There are 344 households in Kala Pathar.

What is the literacy rate in Kala Pathar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kala Pathar is 67.95%. Male literacy is 73.53% and female literacy is 62.25%.