Kalipathar - Neturia, Purulia

Kalipathar is a village situated in the Neturia subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 27 km from Neturia and around 62.2 km from Purulia. Guniara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalipathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalipathar is 330394. The village covers a total geographical area of 299.19 hectares and falls under the 723133 pincode. Raghunathpur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kalipathar

According to the 2011 Census, Kalipathar village had a total population of 564 people, including 284 males and 280 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.74%, with male literacy at 77.64% and female literacy at 47.90%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 563.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalipathar

Kalipathar 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 Kalipathar

Kalipathar 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 Kalubathan, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raghunathpur to Kalipathar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kalipathar is about 62.2 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalipathar

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

Health Facilities in Kalipathar

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

FAQs about Kalipathar