Kalara

For other uses, see Kalara (disambiguation).

Kalara
Census Town
Kalara Location in West Bengal, India Show map of West Bengal Kalara Kalara (India) Show map of India
Coordinates: 22°35′N88°11′E / 22.59°N 88.19°E / 22.59; 88.19
Country	India
State	West Bengal
District	Howrah
Population  (2011)
• Total	27,210
Languages
• Official	Bengali, English
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	711411
Vehicle registration	WB
Lok Sabha constituency	Howrah
Vidhan Sabha constituency	Sankrail
Website	howrah.gov.in

Kalara is a census town in Domjur CD Block of Howrah Sadar subdivision in Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is a part of Kolkata Urban Agglomeration. ^[1]

Geography

Kalara is located at 22°35′30″N88°11′47″E / 22.5918°N 88.19649°E / 22.5918; 88.19649

It is broadly subdivided into four zones

1. South Kolorah, has a madrasah named Majahirul Ulum Islamia Senior Madrasah, Karbala G M Primary School and Kolorah Haji Abdul Ohab Institution. There is a market named Karbala Bazar and one Primary Health Centre.
2. North Kolorah, has a Bazar, Kolorah High School and a Madrasah.
3. Maddhya (Middle) Kolorah
4. New Kolorah

Demographics

As per 2011 Census of India Kalara had a total population of 27,210 of which 14,102 (52%) were males and 13,108 (48%) were females. Population below 6 years was 3,304. The total number of literates in Kalara was 19,309 (80.77% of the population over 6 years). ^[2]

As of 2001 ^[update] India census, ^[3] Kalara had a population of 23,129. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Kalara has an average literacy rate of 64%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 68% and female literacy is 60%. In Kalara, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.^{[ citation needed ]}

Most of the people of Kolorah are zari workers and some are tailors by profession, they work in Kolkata Barabazar.^{[ citation needed ]}

Remarkable residents:

Dr. MM Samim, a renowned neurologist from the prestigious National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bangalore, is among the most esteemed residents of this area. In 2018, he achieved the remarkable feat of securing All India Rank 1 in the DM Neurology entrance examination, post-MBBS, creating history in the process ^[4] .

Transport

Domjur Road railway station and Sankrail railway station are the nearest railway stations.

References

1. "District-wise list of statutory towns". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 25 April 2009. Retrieved 28 January 2009.
2. "C.D. Block Wise Primary Census Abstract Data(PCA)". 2011 census: West Bengal – District-wise CD Blocks. Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
3. "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
4. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bengal-doctor-who-didnt-have-money-for-tuition-cracks-nimhans-entrance/articleshow/63713346.cms?from=mdr