Kalna - Habibpur, Malda

Kalna is a village situated in the Habibpur subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 16 km from Habibpur and around 31.2 km from English Bazar. Mangalpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalna is 312944. The village covers a total geographical area of 263.2 hectares and falls under the 732122 pincode. English Bazar is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kalna village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan 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 Kalna

According to the 2011 Census, Kalna village had a total population of 605 people, including 296 males and 309 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.03%, with male literacy at 53.64% and female literacy at 30.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 376, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 220.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalna

Kalna 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 Kalna

Kalna 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 Old Malda, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 17.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from English Bazar to Kalna is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kalna is about 31.2 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 Kalna

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

Health Facilities in Kalna

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

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