Kalegondi - Gandai, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Kalegondi is a village situated in the Gandai tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from Chhuikhadan and around 79 km from Rajnandgaon. Kalegondi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalegondi is 440162. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.83 hectares and falls under the 491888 pincode. Gandai is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kalegondi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalegondi village had a total population of 622 people, including 299 males and 323 females, living in 139 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.62%, with male literacy at 88.63% and female literacy at 69.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 77.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalegondi

Kalegondi 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 Kalegondi

Kalegondi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rasmara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gandai to Kalegondi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Kalegondi is about 79 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalegondi

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

Health Facilities in Kalegondi

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

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