Kalirhat - Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri

Kalirhat is a village situated in the Dhupguri subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 13.8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhupguri and around 40.7 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Magurmari-i serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalirhat village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalirhat is 307463. The village covers a total geographical area of 418.2 hectares and falls under the 735210 pincode. Dhupguri is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kalirhat

According to the 2011 Census, Kalirhat village had a total population of 4,280 people, including 2,209 males and 2,071 females, living in 934 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.00%, with male literacy at 75.68% and female literacy at 63.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,992, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 70.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalirhat

Kalirhat 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 Kalirhat

Kalirhat is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Altagram, while the nearest airport is Cooch Behar Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhupguri to Kalirhat is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Kalirhat is about 40.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalirhat

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

Health Facilities in Kalirhat

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

FAQs about Kalirhat