Kaligram - Burdwan - I, Purba Bardhaman

Kaligram is a village situated in the Burdwan - I subdivision of Purba Bardhaman district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 15.2 km from Burdwan. Kshetia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaligram village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaligram is 320083. The village covers a total geographical area of 697.59 hectares and falls under the 713102 pincode. Burdwan is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kaligram village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bardhaman - Durgapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kaligram

As per Census 2011, Kaligram village has a total population of 2,855 people, consisting of 1,462 males and 1,393 females. The village has 674 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 268 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,098 literate and 757 illiterate residents. Additionally, 897 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 29 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaligram

Kaligram 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 Kaligram

Kaligram is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gangpur, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Burdwan to Kaligram is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaligram

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

Health Facilities in Kaligram

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

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