Kalora - Polba - Dadpur, Hooghly

Kalora is a village situated in the Polba - Dadpur subdivision of Hooghly district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.1 km from Polba and around 7.1 km from Chinsura. Rajhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalora village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalora is 325161. The village covers a total geographical area of 150.1 hectares and falls under the 712148 pincode. Chinsurah is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kalora village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chunchura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hooghly Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalora

According to the 2011 Census, Kalora village had a total population of 1,156 people, including 595 males and 561 females, living in 266 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.34%, with male literacy at 95.18% and female literacy at 87.26%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 19, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 64.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalora

Kalora 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 Kalora

Kalora is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bandel Jn, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 24.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chinsurah to Kalora is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chinsura to Kalora is about 7.1 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalora

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

Health Facilities in Kalora

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

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