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

According to the 2011 Census, Kalancha village had a total population of 331 people, including 168 males and 163 females, living in 68 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.22%, with male literacy at 86.84% and female literacy at 69.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 328, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

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