Kalahapur - Murarai - II, Birbhum

Kalahapur is a village situated in the Murarai - II subdivision of Birbhum district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.2 km from the tehsil headquarters in Paikar and around 90.8 km from the district headquarters in Suri. Amdole serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalahapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalahapur is 316086. The village covers a total geographical area of 393.36 hectares and falls under the 731221 pincode. Rampurhat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kalahapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kalahapur village had a total population of 3,829 people, including 1,944 males and 1,885 females, living in 822 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.41%, with male literacy at 55.87% and female literacy at 46.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,275, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalahapur

Kalahapur 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 Kalahapur

Kalahapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banshlai Bridge, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rampurhat to Kalahapur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Suri to Kalahapur is about 90.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalahapur

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

Health Facilities in Kalahapur

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

FAQs about Kalahapur