Kalkasa - Ghumka, Rajnandgaon

Kalkasa is a village situated in the Ghumka tehsil of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 24 km from Rajnandgaon and around 24 km from Rajnandgaon. Sahaspurdulli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalkasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkasa is 440709. The village covers a total geographical area of 284.82 hectares and falls under the 491444 pincode. Khairagarh is the nearest town, located about 15 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kalkasa village had a total population of 334 people, including 174 males and 160 females, living in 70 households. The sex ratio was 920 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.55%, with male literacy at 78.52% and female literacy at 62.24%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Murhipar, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khairagarh to Kalkasa is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rajnandgaon to Kalkasa is about 24 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 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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