Kalagaity - Mal, Jalpaiguri

Kalagaity is a village situated in the Mal subdivision of Jalpaiguri district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 23.6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malbazar and around 56.5 km from the district headquarters in Jalpaiguri . Bagrakot serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalagaity village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalagaity is 306890. The village covers a total geographical area of 419.7 hectares and falls under the 734501 pincode. Mal is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

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

Population of Kalagaity

According to the 2011 Census, Kalagaity village had a total population of 301 people, including 157 males and 144 females, living in 67 households. The sex ratio was 917 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.41%, with male literacy at 56.64% and female literacy at 49.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 103.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalagaity

Kalagaity 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 Kalagaity

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kalagaity. The nearest railway station is Bagrakot, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mal to Kalagaity is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jalpaiguri to Kalagaity is about 56.5 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalagaity

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

Health Facilities in Kalagaity

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

FAQs about Kalagaity