Kalan - Kadipur, Sultanpur

Kalan is a village situated in the Kadipur tehsil of Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kadipur and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Sultanpur. Kalan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalan is 171207. The village covers a total geographical area of 280.39 hectares and falls under the 228172 pincode. Kadipur is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kalan

As per Census 2011, Kalan village has a total population of 3,082 people, consisting of 1,589 males and 1,493 females. The village has 448 households and a sex ratio of 939 females per 1,000 males. There are 370 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,974 literate and 1,108 illiterate residents. Additionally, 519 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0821,5891,493
Child Population (0–6 yrs)370206164
Scheduled Castes (SC)519270249
Literate Population1,9741,162812
Illiterate Population1,108427681

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GalibpurNorth-East1.58 km
LarpurgauharSouth-East1.61 km
BelwaiamadhaupurNorth2.21 km
Rampur KalaEast2.60 km
NarwariSouth2.66 km
Chak KurhaSouth-East2.68 km
BelwayeNorth-East2.83 km
SadhanpurSouth-East2.83 km
FajullapurWest2.92 km
JamuhatNorth-East3.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalan

Public transport in the Kalan is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bilwai, while the nearest airport is Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >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 Kadipur to Kalan is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sultanpur to Kalan is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kalan

Where is Kalan located?

Kalan village is located in Kadipur Tehsil, Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalan?

Kalan is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kalan?

The pincode of Kalan is 228172.

What is the population of Kalan?

Kalan has a total population of 3,082, including 1,589 males and 1,493 females.

How many households are there in Kalan?

There are 448 households in Kalan.

What is the literacy rate in Kalan?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalan is 64.05%. Male literacy is 73.13% and female literacy is 54.39%.