Kalmi - Pusour, Raigarh

Kalmi is a village situated in the Pusour tehsil of Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Pusaur and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Raigarh. Machida serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalmi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalmi is 435132. The village covers a total geographical area of 121.46 hectares and falls under the 496440 pincode. Pusaur is the nearest town, located about 7 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 Raigarh Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kalmi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalmi village had a total population of 456 people, including 234 males and 222 females, living in 131 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.68%, with male literacy at 88.46% and female literacy at 74.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 80, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Kalmi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raigarh, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pusaur to Kalmi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kalmi is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. 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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