Kalabani Village Overview
Kalabani is a village in Arsha tehsil of Puruliya district, West Bengal. It lies about 1.7 km from Sirkabad tehsil headquarters and around 29.2 km from Purulia district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Sirkabad is the Gram Panchayat for Kalabani village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kalabani village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalabani is 331171. The village covers a geographical area of 123.88 hectares and has a pincode of 723154. Purulia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.
Kalabani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head of the village. For political representation, the village falls under the Baghmundi Vidhan Sabha constituency and the Purulia Lok Sabha constituency. The local administration looks after basic civic facilities and development activities within the village.
Location Map of Kalabani
Population & Demographics of Kalabani
This section provides population and demographic details of Kalabani village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 828 | 431 | 397 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 152 | 80 | 72 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 824 | 429 | 395 |
| Literate Population | 307 | 208 | 99 |
| Illiterate Population | 521 | 223 | 298 |
Key population details of Kalabani village are given below:
- Kalabani village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 828, including approximately 431 males and 397 females, with a sex ratio of 921 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 824 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kalabani village is low, with a literacy rate of about 37.08%.
- There are around 161 households in Kalabani village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kalabani
Transport facilities help residents of Kalabani village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 5 - 10 km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kalabani
The following villages are located close to Kalabani and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kalabani
- Where is Kalabani located?
- Kalabani village is located in Arsha Subdivision, Puruliya district, West Bengal, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kalabani?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kalabani is Sirkabad (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kalabani?
- The pincode of Kalabani is 723154.
- What is the population of Kalabani?
- Kalabani has a total population of 828, including 431 males and 397 females.
- How many households are there in Kalabani?
- There are 161 households in Kalabani.
- What is the literacy rate in Kalabani?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalabani is 37.08%. Male literacy is 48.26% and female literacy is 24.94%.