Kalinagar - Ranaghat - II, Nadia

Kalinagar is a village situated in the Ranaghat - II subdivision of Nadia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 19.1 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nokari and around 20.1 km from the district headquarters in Krishnanagar. Duttafulia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalinagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalinagar is 322125. The village covers a total geographical area of 87.63 hectares and falls under the 741504 pincode. Ranaghat is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kalinagar

As per Census 2011, Kalinagar village has a total population of 492 people, consisting of 247 males and 245 females. The village has 125 households and a sex ratio of 991 females per 1,000 males. There are 34 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 374 literate and 118 illiterate residents. Additionally, 453 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kalinagar are given below:

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

Kalinagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhairgachhi, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ranaghat to Kalinagar is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Krishnanagar to Kalinagar is about 20.1 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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