Kaligram - Chanchal - I, Malda

Kaligram is a village situated in the Chanchal - I subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 10.3 km from Chanchal and around 59.4 km from English Bazar. Kaligram village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaligram is 312222. The village covers a total geographical area of 318.12 hectares and falls under the 732126 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 62 km away.

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

Population of Kaligram

According to the 2011 Census, Kaligram village had a total population of 8,897 people, including 4,540 males and 4,357 females, living in 2,104 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.74%, with male literacy at 75.74% and female literacy at 69.62%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,214, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaligram

Kaligram 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 Kaligram

Kaligram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malahar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Kaligram is about 62 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kaligram is about 59.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaligram

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

Health Facilities in Kaligram

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

FAQs about Kaligram