Kala

Kala is a village located in Sainthia subdivision of Birbhum district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 12.2km away from sub-district headquarter Ahmadpur. Suri is the district headquarter of Kala village. As per 2009 stats, Sreenidhipur is the gram panchayat of Kala village.

Here you can discover what makes Kala unique in its vibrant Sainthia-Birbhum region. You’ll see Kala’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kala

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kala is 317402. The village spans a total geographical area of 133.89 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 731234. Bolpur is nearest town to Kala village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 24km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kala village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Labhpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Bolpur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kala

Population of Kala

According to the 2011 Census, Kala has a total population of about 466, with approximately 242 males and 224 females. The sex ratio is around 925 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 54 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 166 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 133. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.59%, with male literacy at about 72.73% and female literacy near 55.80%. There are around 123 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kala's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kala

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kala. As per the 2011 stats, Kala had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kala

Knowing the nearby villages of Kala helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kala.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kala