Kalinga

Kalinga is a village located in Baduria subdivision of North Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.6km away from sub-district headquarter Baduria. Barasat is the district headquarter of Kalinga village. As per 2009 stats, Jasikati Atghara is the gram panchayat of Kalinga village.

Here you can discover what makes Kalinga unique in its vibrant Baduria-North Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Kalinga’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kalinga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalinga is 323453. The village spans a total geographical area of 148.65 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743401. Baduria is nearest town to Kalinga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalinga village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Baduria Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Basirhat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kalinga

Population of Kalinga

According to the 2011 Census, Kalinga has a total population of about 2,578, with approximately 1,303 males and 1,275 females. The sex ratio is around 978 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 295 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 704 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 4. The overall literacy rate is approximately 70.99%, with male literacy at about 74.52% and female literacy near 67.37%. There are around 632 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kalinga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kalinga

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kalinga. As per the 2011 stats, Kalinga had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kalinga

Knowing the nearby villages of Kalinga helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kalinga.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalinga