Kalakari
Kalakari is a revenue village in Chandrakona - II block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. It had a population of 1,298 in 284 households (Census 2011).
1,298 people. 284 homes.
Chandrakona - II block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal.
Kalakari today
- Betal Leaves₹32,500Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC · 22 Oct 2026
- Bhindi(Ladies Finger)₹4,500Medinipur(West) APMC · 22 Oct 2026
- Bitter gourd₹4,500Medinipur(West) APMC · 22 Oct 2026
Quick panchayat-at-a-glance
Kalakari is a village in Chandrakona - II block, Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal. At the 2011 Census it had 1,298 people in 284 households, with a literacy rate of 79.6%. It is administered by the Basanchora gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 721201.
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Gram panchayat
Kalakari is in the Basanchora gram panchayat.
Other villages in Basanchora
- Piardanga
- Basanchhara
- Jadabnagar
- Nilganja
- Baraakna
- Prasadpur
- Karasia
- Bhalukkunda
- Rampur
- Simla
- Baikunthapur
- Gopalpur
- Hrisingpur
- Chhatraganj
- Muide
- Daumabari
- Panchhara
- Bolghata
- Radhanagar
- Raska
- Belgere
- Raghunathpur
- Narua
- Bachka
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Kalakari compares
By population, Kalakari is #27 of 122 inhabited villages in Chandrakona - II block.
| — | Kalakari | Chandrakona - II block | Paschim Medinipur |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy rate | 79.6% | 77.0% | 78.7% |
| Women per 1,000 men | 912 | 951 | 962 |
| People per household | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.6 |
Census 2011. Area figures add up inhabited villages only; literacy is literates ÷ people aged 7 and above.
Villages sharing PIN 721201
Post office: Kalakari
- Jhakra · Chandrakona - II
- Bala · Chandrakona - II
- Murakata · Chandrakona - II
- Jagannathpur · Chandrakona - I
- Kuapur · Chandrakona - II
- Dhanyagachhi · Chandrakona - II
- Kenchkapur · Chandrakona - II
- Manikkunda · Chandrakona - I
- Maheshpur · Chandrakona - II
All villages with PIN 721201 →
Source: LGD village–pincode mapping.
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
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- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
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News near Kalakari
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From Paschim Medinipur district
- National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930
District Administration, Paschim Medinipur · 13 Oct 2026
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Government jobs near Kalakari
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Essential services & places near Kalakari
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Banks, ATMs & post offices853 in Paschim Medinipur district
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Hospitals & clinics128 in Paschim Medinipur district
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Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Schools & anganwadis33 in Paschim Medinipur district
Colleges & universities26 in Paschim Medinipur district
Police & fire stations5 in Paschim Medinipur district
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Paschim Medinipur district
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Government offices14 in Paschim Medinipur district
Temples29 in Paschim Medinipur district
Churches2 in Paschim Medinipur district
Mosques6 in Paschim Medinipur district
Other places of worship2 in Paschim Medinipur district
Transport64 in Paschim Medinipur district
Agriculture services5 in Paschim Medinipur district
Community places38 in Paschim Medinipur district
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Electoral profile
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Questions about Kalakari
- Where is Kalakari located?
- Kalakari is a village in Chandrakona - II block of Paschim Medinipur district, West Bengal, India.
- Which district is Kalakari in?
- Kalakari is in Paschim Medinipur district of West Bengal.
- Which gram panchayat does Kalakari belong to?
- Kalakari comes under the Basanchora gram panchayat.
- What is the pincode of Kalakari?
- The pincode of Kalakari, Chandrakona - II, Paschim Medinipur is 721201.
- What is the population of Kalakari?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kalakari had a population of 1,298 (679 males and 619 females).
- How many households are there in Kalakari?
- Kalakari had 284 households at the 2011 Census.
- What is the literacy rate of Kalakari?
- The literacy rate of Kalakari was 79.6% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
- What is the sex ratio of Kalakari?
- Kalakari had 912 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
- What is the LGD code of Kalakari?
- The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Kalakari is 337601 and its Census 2011 village code is 337601.
- Which villages are near Kalakari?
- Other villages in Chandrakona - II block include Agrapara, Akatkola, Arajipirchak, Atghara, Bachka.
Answers are generated from LGD and Census 2011 records, not written by hand.
Villages in Chandrakona - II block
- Krishnapur
- Jhakra
- Bala
- Murakata
- Kuapur
- Dhanyagachhi
- Kenchkapur
- Bandipur
- Maheshpur
- Bhairabpur
- Piardanga
- Ghanarampur
- Basanchhara
- Jadabnagar
- Kalla
- Khandanga
- Radhaballabhpur
- Shyamganja
- Chaitanpur
- Nilganja
- Srirampur Atghara
- Metela
- Baraakna
- Bagpota
- Prasadpur
- Kadamtala
- Khursi
- Chasibar
- Pinglas
- Karasia
Latest reports up to 22 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betal Leaves · Local | Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | 5,000 | 15,000 | 10,000 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Betal Leaves | Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | 17,500 | 44,500 | 32,500 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bhindi(Ladies Finger) · Bhindi | Medinipur(West) APMC | 4,400 | 4,600 | 4,500 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC | 3,400 | 3,800 | 3,600 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bitter gourd · Bitter Gourd | Medinipur(West) APMC | 4,400 | 4,600 | 4,500 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Bottle gourd · Bottle Gourd | Medinipur(West) APMC | 2,000 | 2,200 | 2,100 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Egra/contai APMC | 3,000 | 3,200 | 3,100 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Brinjal · Brinjal | Medinipur(West) APMC | 4,100 | 4,300 | 4,200 | 22 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
