Kalupur - Bongaon, North 24 Parganas

Kalupur is a village situated in the Bongaon subdivision of North 24 Parganas district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 6.8 km from Bongaon and around 50 km from Barasat. Kalupur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalupur is 322576. The village covers a total geographical area of 875.48 hectares and falls under the 743235 pincode. Bongoan is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kalupur

As per Census 2011, Kalupur village has a total population of 10,413 people, consisting of 5,390 males and 5,023 females. The village has 2,525 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 924 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 8,132 literate and 2,281 illiterate residents. Additionally, 6,254 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 24 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalupur

Kalupur 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 Kalupur

Kalupur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Chakdaha, while the nearest airport is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bongoan to Kalupur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Barasat to Kalupur is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalupur

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

Health Facilities in Kalupur

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

FAQs about Kalupur