Kalimati - Bagmundi, Purulia

Kalimati is a village situated in the Bagmundi subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 18.9 km from Pathardihi and around 59.8 km from Purulia. Burda-kalimati serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalimati village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalimati is 331543. The village covers a total geographical area of 584.37 hectares and falls under the 723212 pincode. Jhalda is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kalimati

As per Census 2011, Kalimati village has a total population of 1,961 people, consisting of 1,008 males and 953 females. The village has 403 households and a sex ratio of 945 females per 1,000 males. There are 261 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,026 literate and 935 illiterate residents. Additionally, 453 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 598 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalimati

Kalimati 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 Kalimati

Kalimati is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Suisa, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jhalda to Kalimati is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kalimati is about 59.8 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalimati

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

Health Facilities in Kalimati

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

FAQs about Kalimati