Chhote Kaluwa - Khadganva, Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur(M C B)

Chhote Kaluwa is a village situated in the Khadganva tehsil of Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur(M C B) district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 18 km from Khadganva and around 50 km from Baikunthpur. Chhote Kalua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhote Kaluwa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhote Kaluwa is 431761. The village covers a total geographical area of 507.6 hectares and falls under the 497449 pincode. Chirmiri is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Chhote Kaluwa

According to the 2011 Census, Chhote Kaluwa village had a total population of 1,023 people, including 504 males and 519 females, living in 225 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.21%, with male literacy at 63.20% and female literacy at 53.25%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 897.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhote Kaluwa

Chhote Kaluwa 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 Chhote Kaluwa

Chhote Kaluwa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chirmiri, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chirmiri to Chhote Kaluwa is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baikunthpur to Chhote Kaluwa is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhote Kaluwa

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

Health Facilities in Chhote Kaluwa

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

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