Kalidaha - Shyampur - I, Howrah

Kalidaha is a village situated in the Shyampur - I subdivision of Howrah district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.6 km from Shyampur and around 62.3 km from Howrah. Radhapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalidaha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalidaha is 333132. The village covers a total geographical area of 228.53 hectares and falls under the 711314 pincode. Uluberia is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kalidaha

According to the 2011 Census, Kalidaha village had a total population of 3,435 people, including 1,764 males and 1,671 females, living in 808 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.25%, with male literacy at 93.66% and female literacy at 82.52%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 86.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalidaha

Kalidaha 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 Kalidaha

Public transport in the Kalidaha is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tmzj, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Uluberia to Kalidaha is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Howrah to Kalidaha is about 62.3 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalidaha

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

Health Facilities in Kalidaha

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

FAQs about Kalidaha