Kalmi - Kharsia, Raigarh

Kalmi is a village situated in the Kharsia tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kharsia and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Bhainapara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalmi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalmi is 435231. The village covers a total geographical area of 102.56 hectares and falls under the 496665 pincode. Kharsia is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kalmi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalmi village had a total population of 321 people, including 143 males and 178 females, living in 83 households. The sex ratio was 1,245 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.54%, with male literacy at 90.08% and female literacy at 67.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 115, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 60.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalmi

Kalmi 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 Kalmi

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kalmi. The nearest railway station is Kharsia, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kharsia to Kalmi is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kalmi is about 48 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 Kalmi

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

Health Facilities in Kalmi

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

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