Kalitara - Mayureswar - I, Birbhum

Kalitara is a village situated in the Mayureswar - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mollarpur and around 41.2 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Dabuk serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalitara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalitara is 316591. The village covers a total geographical area of 97.91 hectares and falls under the 731216 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kalitara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kalitara

According to the 2011 Census, Kalitara village had a total population of 632 people, including 331 males and 301 females, living in 134 households. The sex ratio was 909 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.95%, with male literacy at 87.71% and female literacy at 73.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 274, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 6.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalitara

Kalitara 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 Kalitara

Kalitara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallarpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Kalitara is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kalitara is about 41.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalitara

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

Health Facilities in Kalitara

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

FAQs about Kalitara