Kalidarha - Saraipali, Mahasamund

Kalidarha is a village situated in the Saraipali tehsil of Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Saraipali and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Mahasamund. Gerra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalidarha village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalidarha is 445970. The village covers a total geographical area of 326.3 hectares and falls under the 493558 pincode. Saraipali is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kalidarha 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 Kalidarha

According to the 2011 Census, Kalidarha village had a total population of 541 people, including 265 males and 276 females, living in 179 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.13%, with male literacy at 89.70% and female literacy at 66.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 217.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalidarha

Kalidarha 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 Kalidarha

Kalidarha 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 Dungripadi, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saraipali to Kalidarha is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mahasamund to Kalidarha is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalidarha

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

Health Facilities in Kalidarha

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

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