Kaliada - Kashipur, Purulia

Kaliada is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 24.5 km from Kashipur and around 46 km from Purulia. Hadalda-uparrah serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaliada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaliada is 330791. The village covers a total geographical area of 132.72 hectares and falls under the 723130 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Kaliada

According to the 2011 Census, Kaliada village had a total population of 578 people, including 285 males and 293 females, living in 92 households. The sex ratio was 1,028 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.26%, with male literacy at 91.74% and female literacy at 61.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 181, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaliada

Kaliada 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 Kaliada

Kaliada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Indrabil, while the nearest airport is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Kaliada is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kaliada is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaliada

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

Health Facilities in Kaliada

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

FAQs about Kaliada