Kalkasa - Khairagarh, Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai

Kalkasa is a village situated in the Khairagarh tehsil of Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Khairagarh and around 42 km from Rajnandgaon. Kalkasa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkasa is 440422. The village covers a total geographical area of 322.5 hectares and falls under the 491881 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kalkasa

As per Census 2011, Kalkasa village has a total population of 695 people, consisting of 346 males and 349 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 371 literate and 324 illiterate residents. Additionally, 621 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kalkasa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kalkasa

Kalkasa 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 Kalkasa

Kalkasa is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jatkanhar, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Kalkasa is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Kalkasa is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalkasa

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

Health Facilities in Kalkasa

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

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