Kalmidih - Bhothiya, Sakti

Kalmidih is a village situated in the Bhothiya tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 10 km from Jaijaipur and around 40 km from Janjgir. Kalmidih village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalmidih is 437371. The village covers a total geographical area of 276.15 hectares and falls under the 495690 pincode. Jaijaipur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kalmidih

According to the 2011 Census, Kalmidih village had a total population of 811 people, including 386 males and 425 females, living in 199 households. The sex ratio was 1,101 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.90%, with male literacy at 82.32% and female literacy at 55.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 178, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 253.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalmidih

Kalmidih 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 Kalmidih

Kalmidih 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 Jatha, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaijaipur to Kalmidih is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Kalmidih is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalmidih

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

Health Facilities in Kalmidih

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

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