Kaliabasa - Hura, Purulia

Kaliabasa is a village situated in the Hura subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 12.2 km from Hura and around 39.8 km from Purulia. Hura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaliabasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaliabasa is 330899. The village covers a total geographical area of 675.43 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 42 km away.

Kaliabasa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kashipur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kaliabasa

According to the 2011 Census, Kaliabasa village had a total population of 2,064 people, including 1,028 males and 1,036 females, living in 407 households. The sex ratio was 1,008 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.38%, with male literacy at 87.26% and female literacy at 59.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 411.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaliabasa

Kaliabasa 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 Kaliabasa

Kaliabasa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sirjam, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Kaliabasa is about 42 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kaliabasa is about 39.8 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 Kaliabasa

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

Health Facilities in Kaliabasa

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

FAQs about Kaliabasa