Kalenda - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Kalenda is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 125 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Kalenda (singhoda) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalenda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalenda is 445913. The village covers a total geographical area of 450.96 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kalenda 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kalenda village had a total population of 968 people, including 484 males and 484 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.10%, with male literacy at 87.44% and female literacy at 66.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 99, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 395.

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

Kalenda 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

Kalenda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Komakhan, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Kalenda is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kalenda is about 125 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalenda

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

Health Facilities in Kalenda

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 village are given below:

FAQs about Kalenda