Kalitara - Murarai - I, Birbhum

Kalitara is a village situated in the Murarai - I subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Murarai and around 93.1 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Gorsha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalitara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalitara is 316009. The village covers a total geographical area of 269.04 hectares and falls under the 731222 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 47 km away.

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

Population of Kalitara

As per Census 2011, Kalitara village has a total population of 2,063 people, consisting of 1,083 males and 980 females. The village has 468 households and a sex ratio of 904 females per 1,000 males. There are 330 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 645 literate and 1,418 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,444 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 van services. The nearest railway station is Rajgram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Kalitara is about 47 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kalitara is about 93.1 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 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