Kaligram

Kaligram is a village located in Burdwan I subdivision of Barddhaman district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 15.2km away from sub-district headquarter Burdwan. Barddhaman is the district headquarter of Kaligram village. As per 2009 stats, Kshetia is the gram panchayat of Kaligram village.

Here you can discover what makes Kaligram unique in its vibrant Burdwan I-Barddhaman region. You’ll see Kaligram’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kaligram

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kaligram is 320083. The village spans a total geographical area of 697.59 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 713102. Burdwan is nearest town to Kaligram village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kaligram village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Bhatar Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kaligram

Population of Kaligram

According to the 2011 Census, Kaligram has a total population of about 2,855, with approximately 1,462 males and 1,393 females. The sex ratio is around 952 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 268 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 897 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 29. The overall literacy rate is approximately 73.49%, with male literacy at about 80.03% and female literacy near 66.62%. There are around 674 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kaligram's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kaligram

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kaligram. As per the 2011 stats, Kaligram had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kaligram

Knowing the nearby villages of Kaligram helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kaligram.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaligram