Kalsara - Barasat - I, North 24 Parganas

Kalsara is a village situated in the Barasat - I subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 5.6 km from Chhota Jagulia and around 8.5 km from Barasat. Kadambagachhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalsara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalsara is 323209. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.31 hectares and falls under the 700125 pincode. Barasat is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kalsara

As per Census 2011, Kalsara village has a total population of 2,165 people, consisting of 1,105 males and 1,060 females. The village has 468 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 248 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,406 literate and 759 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1651,1051,060
Child Population (0–6 yrs)248134114
Literate Population1,406724682
Illiterate Population759381378

Nearby Villages of Kalsara

Kalsara 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)
UlaNorth-West1.18 km
KadambagachhiSouth1.49 km
RaghubirpurNorth-East1.73 km
KanthaliaWest1.76 km
PuturiEast1.88 km
KotraNorth2.07 km
UthandangaNorth2.31 km
JafarpurEast2.36 km
Chak DwarakpurSouth2.54 km
Purbba IchapurWest2.74 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalsara

Kalsara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bahira Kalibari, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barasat to Kalsara is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kalsara is about 8.5 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalsara

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kalsara

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kalsara

Where is Kalsara located?

Kalsara village is located in Barasat - I Subdivision, North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalsara?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalsara is Kadambagachhi.

What is the pincode of Kalsara?

The pincode of Kalsara is 700125.

What is the population of Kalsara?

Kalsara has a total population of 2,165, including 1,105 males and 1,060 females.

How many households are there in Kalsara?

There are 468 households in Kalsara.

What is the literacy rate in Kalsara?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalsara is 64.94%. Male literacy is 65.52% and female literacy is 64.34%.