Kalkasa - Dongargarh, Rajnandgaon

Kalkasa is a village situated in the Dongargarh tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dongargarh and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Rajnandgaon. Kalkasa village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkasa is 440609. The village covers a total geographical area of 159.91 hectares and falls under the 491445 pincode. Dongargarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kalkasa

As per Census 2011, Kalkasa village has a total population of 605 people, consisting of 300 males and 305 females. The village has 123 households and a sex ratio of 1,016 females per 1,000 males. There are 81 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 489 literate and 116 illiterate residents. Additionally, 70 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 310 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kalkasa are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kalkasa

Kalkasa 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 Kalkasa

Kalkasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dongargarh, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dongargarh to Kalkasa is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Kalkasa is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalkasa

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

Health Facilities in Kalkasa

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

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