Kalmidih - Bhatapara, Balodabazar-Bhatapara

Kalmidih is a village situated in the Bhatapara tehsil of Balodabazar-Bhatapara district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from Bhatapara and around 88 km from Raipur. Surkhi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalmidih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalmidih is 443615. The village covers a total geographical area of 130.5 hectares and falls under the 493118 pincode. Bhatapara is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kalmidih village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bhatapara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raipur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalmidih

According to the 2011 Census, Kalmidih village had a total population of 484 people, including 240 males and 244 females, living in 112 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.79%, with male literacy at 81.00% and female literacy at 57.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 433.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalmidih

Kalmidih 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 Kalmidih

Kalmidih is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kargi Road, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhatapara to Kalmidih is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raipur to Kalmidih is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalmidih

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

Health Facilities in Kalmidih

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

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