Kalakata

Kalakata is a village located in Cooch Behar I subdivision of Koch Bihar district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 35.9km away from sub-district headquarter Ghughumari (tehsildar office) and 8.4km away from district headquarter Cooch Behar. As per 2009 stats, Panisala is the gram panchayat of Kalakata village.

Here you can discover what makes Kalakata unique in its vibrant Cooch Behar I-Koch Bihar region. You’ll see Kalakata’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 Kalakata

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalakata is 308191. The village spans a total geographical area of 65.61 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 736134. Cooch Behar is nearest town to Kalakata village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalakata 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 Natabari Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Coochbehar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kalakata

Population of Kalakata

According to the 2011 Census, Kalakata has a total population of about 818, with approximately 415 males and 403 females. The sex ratio is around 971 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 107 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 213 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 69.19%, with male literacy at about 72.53% and female literacy near 65.76%. There are around 182 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kalakata's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kalakata

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

Nearby Villages of Kalakata

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalakata