Kalinagar - Kaliachak - III, Malda

Kalinagar is a village situated in the Kaliachak - III subdivision of Malda district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 2.9 km from Dariapur and around 28.2 km from English Bazar. Golapganj serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalinagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalinagar is 313740. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.05 hectares and falls under the 732201 pincode. Malda is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kalinagar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Baisnabnagar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Maldaha Dakshin Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalinagar

According to the 2011 Census, Kalinagar village had a total population of 4,567 people, including 2,367 males and 2,200 females, living in 849 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 53.34%, with male literacy at 58.71% and female literacy at 47.47%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 381, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalinagar

Kalinagar 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 Kalinagar

Public transport in the Kalinagar is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chamagram, while the nearest airport is Malda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malda to Kalinagar is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from English Bazar to Kalinagar is about 28.2 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 Kalinagar

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

Health Facilities in Kalinagar

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

FAQs about Kalinagar