Kalipur - Falakata, Alipurduar

Kalipur is a village situated in the Falakata subdivision of Alipurduar district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 40.9 km from Falakata and around 30.4 km from Jalpaiguri . Falakata-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalipur is 307398. The village covers a total geographical area of 662.81 hectares and falls under the 735211 pincode. Falakata is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kalipur

As per Census 2011, Kalipur village has a total population of 5,165 people, consisting of 2,669 males and 2,496 females. The village has 1,229 households and a sex ratio of 935 females per 1,000 males. There are 681 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,164 literate and 2,001 illiterate residents. Additionally, 3,074 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 100 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalipur

Kalipur 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 Kalipur

Kalipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Joychandi Pahar, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Falakata to Kalipur is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Kalipur is about 30.4 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 Kalipur

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

Health Facilities in Kalipur

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

FAQs about Kalipur