Kalabani - Manbazar - I, Purulia

Kalabani is a village situated in the Manbazar - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.3 km from Manbazar and around 58 km from Purulia. Manbazar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalabani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalabani is 332117. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.35 hectares and falls under the 723131 pincode. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Kalabani

According to the 2011 Census, Kalabani village had a total population of 635 people, including 330 males and 305 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.23%, with male literacy at 64.73% and female literacy at 30.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 406, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 224.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalabani

Kalabani 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 Kalabani

Kalabani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jhantipahari, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Purulia to Kalabani is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kalabani is about 58 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 Kalabani

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

Health Facilities in Kalabani

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

FAQs about Kalabani