Kalasona - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Kalasona is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 10.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Parulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalasona village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalasona is 318082. The village covers a total geographical area of 157 hectares and falls under the 731104 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kalasona

As per Census 2011, Kalasona village has a total population of 227 people, consisting of 118 males and 109 females. The village has 50 households and a sex ratio of 923 females per 1,000 males. There are 21 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 139 literate and 88 illiterate residents. Additionally, 87 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population227118109
Child Population (0–6 yrs)211110
Scheduled Castes (SC)874344
Literate Population1397663
Illiterate Population884246

Nearby Villages of Kalasona

Kalasona 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DurllabhpurWest1.16 km
BarulNorth1.20 km
ShanrmaraEast1.46 km
KachujorSouth1.70 km
Purba BankatiSouth-West2.12 km
KhoshbaspurNorth-East2.40 km
AduriaWest2.52 km
GopalpurWest2.66 km
SiurSouth-East2.67 km
BangaonSouth2.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalasona

Public transport in the Kalasona is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kachujor, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Kalasona is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kalasona is about 10.8 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalasona

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within <1 km

Health Facilities in Kalasona

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kalasona

Where is Kalasona located?

Kalasona village is located in Dubrajpur Subdivision, Birbhum district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalasona?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalasona is Parulia.

What is the pincode of Kalasona?

The pincode of Kalasona is 731104.

What is the population of Kalasona?

Kalasona has a total population of 227, including 118 males and 109 females.

How many households are there in Kalasona?

There are 50 households in Kalasona.

What is the literacy rate in Kalasona?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalasona is 61.23%. Male literacy is 64.41% and female literacy is 57.80%.