Kalyanpur - Dubrajpur, Birbhum

Kalyanpur is a village situated in the Dubrajpur subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dubrajpur and around 27.5 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Paduma serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalyanpur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalyanpur is 318290. The village covers a total geographical area of 183.9 hectares and falls under the 731121 pincode. Dubrajpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kalyanpur

According to the 2011 Census, Kalyanpur village had a total population of 800 people, including 418 males and 382 females, living in 170 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.19%, with male literacy at 76.60% and female literacy at 67.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 340.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population800418382
Child Population (0–6 yrs)884246
Scheduled Castes (SC)340184156
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population514288226
Illiterate Population286130156

Nearby Villages of Kalyanpur

Kalyanpur 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)
SijaNorth-West1.01 km
GhogaWest1.33 km
KanchannagarSouth1.53 km
BhagabatipurWest1.69 km
KultorSouth1.70 km
BelahariSouth-West1.98 km
Bara GunsimaNorth-West2.11 km
Chhota GunsimaWest2.38 km
KhosnagarSouth-West2.54 km
ThapgaonNorth2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalyanpur

Kalyanpur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chinpai, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dubrajpur to Kalyanpur is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kalyanpur is about 27.5 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 Kalyanpur

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

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

Health Facilities in Kalyanpur

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

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

FAQs about Kalyanpur

Where is Kalyanpur located?

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

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kalyanpur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalyanpur is Paduma.

What is the pincode of Kalyanpur?

The pincode of Kalyanpur is 731121.

What is the population of Kalyanpur?

Kalyanpur had a total population of 800, including 418 males and 382 females.

How many households are there in Kalyanpur?

Kalyanpur had 170 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kalyanpur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalyanpur was 72.19%. Male literacy was 76.60% and female literacy was 67.26%.