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

According to the 2011 Census, Kalmi village had a total population of 2,237 people, including 1,151 males and 1,086 females, living in 470 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.53%, with male literacy at 88.49% and female literacy at 64.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 437, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 238.

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, 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:

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