Kalimba

Kalimba is a village located in Khanakul I subdivision of Hugli district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 5.1km away from sub-district headquarter Khanakul (tehsildar office) and 78.1km away from district headquarter Chinsura. As per 2009 stats, Rammohan I is the gram panchayat of Kalimba village.

Here you can discover what makes Kalimba unique in its vibrant Khanakul I-Hugli region. You’ll see Kalimba’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kalimba

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalimba is 325838. The village spans a total geographical area of 155.8 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 712406. Arambagh is nearest town to Kalimba village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 22km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalimba village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Pursurah Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Arambag Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kalimba

Population of Kalimba

According to the 2011 Census, Kalimba has a total population of about 1,211, with approximately 618 males and 593 females. The sex ratio is around 959 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 152 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 401 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.90%, with male literacy at about 71.68% and female literacy near 59.87%. There are around 276 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kalimba's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kalimba

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kalimba. As per the 2011 stats, Kalimba had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kalimba

Knowing the nearby villages of Kalimba helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kalimba.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalimba