Kaleswar - Mayureswar - II, Birbhum

Kaleswar is a village situated in the Mayureswar - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kotasur and around 38.4 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Kaleswar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaleswar is 316712. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.73 hectares and falls under the 731213 pincode. Sainthia is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kaleswar

According to the 2011 Census, Kaleswar village had a total population of 1,333 people, including 671 males and 662 females, living in 368 households. The sex ratio was 987 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.65%, with male literacy at 84.07% and female literacy at 69.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 660, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 49.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaleswar

Kaleswar 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 Kaleswar

Kaleswar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gadadharpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sainthia to Kaleswar is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kaleswar is about 38.4 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 Kaleswar

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

Health Facilities in Kaleswar

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

FAQs about Kaleswar