Kalipur - Kalyani, Nadia

Kalipur is a village situated in the Kalyani subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 3.4 km from Chakdah and around 29.2 km from Krishnanagar. Sarati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalipur is 322197. The village covers a total geographical area of 80.94 hectares and falls under the 741245 pincode. Kalyani is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kalipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kalipur village had a total population of 765 people, including 372 males and 393 females, living in 211 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.57%, with male literacy at 90.65% and female literacy at 76.71%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population765372393
Child Population (0–6 yrs)471928
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population600320280
Illiterate Population16552113

Nearby Villages of Kalipur

Kalipur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChaktarinipurEast1.44 km
TarinipurSouth1.62 km
DurgapurSouth-West1.67 km
SijaNorth-West2.01 km
MoktarpurNorth-West2.07 km
Srikrishnapur CharNorth-East2.11 km
AschitpurWest2.49 km
SikarpurSouth-East2.58 km
BaneswarpurNorth3.00 km
UmapurSouth3.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalipur

Kalipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Khamargachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalyani to Kalipur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Kalipur is about 29.2 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 Kalipur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kalipur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kalipur

Where is Kalipur located?

Kalipur village is located in Kalyani Subdivision, Nadia district, West Bengal, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kalipur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalipur is Sarati.

What is the pincode of Kalipur?

The pincode of Kalipur is 741245.

What is the population of Kalipur?

Kalipur had a total population of 765, including 372 males and 393 females.

How many households are there in Kalipur?

Kalipur had 211 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kalipur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalipur was 83.57%. Male literacy was 90.65% and female literacy was 76.71%.