Kalibas - Nakashipara, Nadia

Kalibas is a village situated in the Nakashipara subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 11.3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nakashipara and around 52.4 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Bilkumari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalibas village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalibas is 321456. The village covers a total geographical area of 441.92 hectares and falls under the 741126 pincode. Krishnagar is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

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

Population of Kalibas

According to the 2011 Census, Kalibas village had a total population of 3,437 people, including 1,796 males and 1,641 females, living in 795 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.56%, with male literacy at 72.43% and female literacy at 62.22%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,358, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalibas

Kalibas 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 Kalibas

Kalibas is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bethuadahari, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Krishnagar to Kalibas is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Kalibas is about 52.4 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalibas

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

Health Facilities in Kalibas

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

FAQs about Kalibas