Kalenda (Kelenda) - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Kalenda (Kelenda) is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 139 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kalenda (chhibrra) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalenda (Kelenda) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalenda (Kelenda) is 446037. The village covers a total geographical area of 539.1 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kalenda (Kelenda)

According to the 2011 Census, Kalenda (Kelenda) village had a total population of 1,097 people, including 545 males and 552 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.21%, with male literacy at 85.59% and female literacy at 65.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 257.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalenda (Kelenda)

Kalenda (Kelenda) 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 Kalenda (Kelenda)

Kalenda (Kelenda) is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barpali, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Kalenda (Kelenda) is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kalenda (Kelenda) is about 139 km, with the usual travel time around ~4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalenda (Kelenda)

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

Health Facilities in Kalenda (Kelenda)

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

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