Kalancha - Kushmundi, Dakshin Dinajpur

Kalancha is a village situated in the Kushmundi subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushmundi and around 74.7 km from the district headquarters in Balurghat. Beroil serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalancha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalancha is 310354. The village covers a total geographical area of 59.93 hectares and falls under the 733132 pincode. Kaliyaganj is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kalancha

As per Census 2011, Kalancha village has a total population of 331 people, consisting of 168 males and 163 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 970 females per 1,000 males. There are 28 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 237 literate and 94 illiterate residents. Additionally, 328 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalancha

Kalancha 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 Kalancha

Kalancha is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Buniadpur, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kaliyaganj to Kalancha is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balurghat to Kalancha is about 74.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalancha

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

Health Facilities in Kalancha

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

FAQs about Kalancha