Kalmi - Malkharoda, Sakti

Kalmi is a village situated in the Malkharoda tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 1 km from Malkharoda and around 64 km from Janjgir. Kalmi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalmi is 437239. The village covers a total geographical area of 421.33 hectares and falls under the 495691 pincode. Adbhar is the nearest town, located about 13 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 Chandrapura Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Janjgir Champa Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalmi

As per Census 2011, Kalmi village has a total population of 2,237 people, consisting of 1,151 males and 1,086 females. The village has 470 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 303 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,480 literate and 757 illiterate residents. Additionally, 437 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 238 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sakti, while the nearest airport is Bilaspur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adbhar to Kalmi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Janjgir to Kalmi is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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:

FAQs about Kalmi