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 Pradhan serving as the elected head.

Population of Kalipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kalipur village had a total population of 5,165 people, including 2,669 males and 2,496 females, living in 1,229 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.56%, with male literacy at 78.06% and female literacy at 62.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3,074, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

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