Kalna Village Overview
Kalna is a village in Galsi Ii tehsil of Barddhaman district, West Bengal. It lies about 6.2 km from Galsi tehsil headquarters. Barddhaman is the district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Maszidpur is the Gram Panchayat for Kalna village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kalna village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalna is 319994. The village covers a geographical area of 223.45 hectares and has a pincode of 713432. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.
Kalna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Khandaghosh Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Bishnupur Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Kalna
Population & Demographics of Kalna
This section provides population and demographic details of Kalna village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 790 | 400 | 390 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 86 | 45 | 41 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 341 | 167 | 174 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 57 | 28 | 29 |
| Literate Population | 493 | 281 | 212 |
| Illiterate Population | 297 | 119 | 178 |
Key population details of Kalna village are given below:
- Kalna village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 790, including approximately 400 males and 390 females, with a sex ratio of 975 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 341 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 57 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kalna village is good, with a literacy rate of about 62.41%.
- There are around 179 households in Kalna village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kalna
Transport facilities help residents of Kalna village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within <5 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kalna
The following villages are located close to Kalna and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kalna
- Where is Kalna located?
- Kalna village is located in Galsi Ii Subdivision, Barddhaman district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kalna?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kalna is Maszidpur (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kalna?
- The pincode of Kalna is 713432.
- What is the population of Kalna?
- Kalna has a total population of 790, including 400 males and 390 females.
- How many households are there in Kalna?
- There are 179 households in Kalna.
- What is the literacy rate in Kalna?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalna is 62.41%. Male literacy is 70.25% and female literacy is 54.36%.