Kalra - Dasua, Hoshiarpur

Kalra is a village situated in the Dasua tehsil of Hoshiarpur district, Punjab. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dasua and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Hoshiarpur. Kalra village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalra is 030920. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 144207 pincode. Urmar Tanda is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kalra

According to the 2011 Census, Kalra village had a total population of 725 people, including 355 males and 370 females, living in 138 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.99%, with male literacy at 93.67% and female literacy at 82.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 311.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalra

Kalra 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 Kalra

Kalra is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Garna Sahib, while the nearest airport is Adampur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Hoshiarpur to Kalra is about 30 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 Kalra

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

Health Facilities in Kalra

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

FAQs about Kalra