Kalmegha - Habibpur, Malda

Kalmegha is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 14.9 km from Habibpur and around 33.5 km from English Bazar. Aktail serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalmegha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalmegha is 312969. The village covers a total geographical area of 107.34 hectares and falls under the 732138 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Kalmegha village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Habibpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Uttar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalmegha

According to the 2011 Census, Kalmegha village had a total population of 1,007 people, including 528 males and 479 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.43%, with male literacy at 68.18% and female literacy at 52.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 562, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 202.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalmegha

Kalmegha 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 Kalmegha

Kalmegha is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mahanagar, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Kalmegha is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kalmegha is about 33.5 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalmegha

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

Health Facilities in Kalmegha

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

FAQs about Kalmegha