Kalia

Kalia is a village located in Diamond Harbour Ii subdivision of South Twenty Four Parganas district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 10.5km away from sub-district headquarter Sarisha (tehsildar office) and 45.6km away from district headquarter Alipore. As per 2009 stats, Kalatalahat is the gram panchayat of Kalia village.

Here you can discover what makes Kalia unique in its vibrant Diamond Harbour Ii-South Twenty Four Parganas region. You’ll see Kalia’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kalia

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalia is 334415. The village spans a total geographical area of 97.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 743304. Diamond Harbour is nearest town to Kalia village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 17km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalia village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Falta Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kalia

Population of Kalia

According to the 2011 Census, Kalia has a total population of about 1,023, with approximately 527 males and 496 females. The sex ratio is around 941 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 111 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 750 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 69.79%, with male literacy at about 74.00% and female literacy near 65.32%. There are around 231 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kalia's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kalia

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kalia. As per the 2011 stats, Kalia had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kalia

Knowing the nearby villages of Kalia helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kalia.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalia