Kalinja

Kalinja is a village located in Gopiballavpur Ii subdivision of Paschim Medinipur district in West Bengal, India. Midnapur and Gopiballavpur are the district & sub-district headquarters of Kalinja village respectively. As per 2009 stats, Petbindhi is the gram panchayat of Kalinja village.

Here you can discover what makes Kalinja unique in its vibrant Gopiballavpur Ii-Paschim Medinipur region. You’ll see Kalinja’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 Kalinja

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalinja is 340593. The village spans a total geographical area of 168.52 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 721517. Jhargram is nearest town to Kalinja village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 37km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalinja 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 Gopiballavpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Jhargram Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kalinja

Population of Kalinja

According to the 2011 Census, Kalinja has a total population of about 1,802, with approximately 940 males and 862 females. The sex ratio is around 917 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 178 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 299 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.14%, with male literacy at about 75.11% and female literacy near 66.82%. There are around 384 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kalinja's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kalinja

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

Nearby Villages of Kalinja

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalinja