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

According to the 2011 Census, Kaligram village had a total population of 2,855 people, including 1,462 males and 1,393 females, living in 674 households. The sex ratio was 953 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.10%, with male literacy at 87.71% and female literacy at 74.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 897, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

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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