Kalipur - Purulia - I, Purulia

Kalipur is a village situated in the Purulia - I subdivision of Purulia district, West Bengal. It is located approximately 4.3 km from Purulia and around 26.6 km from Purulia. Sonaijuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalipur is 330959. The village covers a total geographical area of 61.92 hectares and falls under the 723102 pincode. Puruliya is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kalipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kalipur village had a total population of 106 people, including 55 males and 51 females, living in 23 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.15%, with male literacy at 79.59% and female literacy at 57.78%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 93.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalipur

Kalipur 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 Kalipur

Public transport in the Kalipur is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Purulia Jn, while the nearest airport is Bokaro Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puruliya to Kalipur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Purulia to Kalipur is about 26.6 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 Kalipur

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

Health Facilities in Kalipur

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

FAQs about Kalipur