Kalaharpur - Bolpur Sriniketan, Birbhum

Kalaharpur is a village situated in the Bolpur Sriniketan subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 9.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sriniketan and around 33.6 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Sarpalehana-albandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalaharpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalaharpur is 317772. The village covers a total geographical area of 147.47 hectares and falls under the 731201 pincode. Bolpur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kalaharpur

As per Census 2011, Kalaharpur village has a total population of 538 people, consisting of 285 males and 253 females. The village has 116 households and a sex ratio of 887 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 314 literate and 224 illiterate residents. Additionally, 161 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 254 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalaharpur

Kalaharpur 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 Kalaharpur

Public transport in the Kalaharpur is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kopai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bolpur to Kalaharpur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kalaharpur is about 33.6 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 Kalaharpur

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

Health Facilities in Kalaharpur

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

FAQs about Kalaharpur