Kaliswar - Kolaghat, Purba Medinipur

Kaliswar is a village situated in the Kolaghat subdivision of Purba Medinipur district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 8.9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kolaghat and around 28.8 km from the district headquarters in Tamluk. Sidhha-ii serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaliswar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaliswar is 344360. The village covers a total geographical area of 81.59 hectares and falls under the 721139 pincode. Pauskura is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kaliswar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kaliswar

As per Census 2011, Kaliswar village has a total population of 1,081 people, consisting of 533 males and 548 females. The village has 243 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 899 literate and 182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 78 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaliswar

Kaliswar 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 Kaliswar

Kaliswar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Panskura East Outer, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pauskura to Kaliswar is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tamluk to Kaliswar is about 28.8 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaliswar

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

Health Facilities in Kaliswar

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

FAQs about Kaliswar