Kaliagar - Balagarh, Hooghly

Kaliagar is a village situated in the Balagarh subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.7 km from Patuligram and around 28.1 km from Chinsura. Jirat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaliagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaliagar is 325006. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.05 hectares and falls under the 712501 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kaliagar

According to the 2011 Census, Kaliagar village had a total population of 4,450 people, including 2,321 males and 2,129 females, living in 1,116 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.52%, with male literacy at 95.33% and female literacy at 89.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,225, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaliagar

Kaliagar 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 Kaliagar

Kaliagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jirat, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Kaliagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kaliagar is about 28.1 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaliagar

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

Health Facilities in Kaliagar

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

FAQs about Kaliagar