Kalidaha - Kashipur, Purulia

Kalidaha is a village situated in the Kashipur subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 21.2 km from Kashipur and around 52.7 km from Purulia. Kalidaha village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalidaha is 330672. The village covers a total geographical area of 594.08 hectares and falls under the 723121 pincode. R. N. Pur is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

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

Population of Kalidaha

According to the 2011 Census, Kalidaha village had a total population of 2,110 people, including 1,095 males and 1,015 females, living in 404 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.30%, with male literacy at 81.02% and female literacy at 50.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 614, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 137.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalidaha

Kalidaha 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 Kalidaha

Kalidaha 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 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from R. N. Pur to Kalidaha is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kalidaha is about 52.7 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalidaha

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

Health Facilities in Kalidaha

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

FAQs about Kalidaha