Orai Kalan - Baloda, Janjgir-Champa

Orai Kalan is a village situated in the Baloda tehsil of Janjgir-Champa district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 13 km from Baloda and around 9 km from Janjgir. Auraikala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Orai Kalan village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Orai Kalan is 436715. The village covers a total geographical area of 814.4 hectares and falls under the 495669 pincode. Baloda is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Orai Kalan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Akaltara Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Orai Kalan

According to the 2011 Census, Orai Kalan village had a total population of 2,964 people, including 1,515 males and 1,449 females, living in 655 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.84%, with male literacy at 84.83% and female literacy at 54.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 296, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 737.

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

Nearby Villages of Orai Kalan

Orai Kalan 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 Orai Kalan

Orai Kalan 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 Naila, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baloda to Orai Kalan is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Orai Kalan is about 9 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Orai Kalan

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

Health Facilities in Orai Kalan

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

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