Kalakhunta - Baramkela, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Kalakhunta is a village situated in the Baramkela tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 20 km from Baramkela and around 75 km from Raigarh. Joganipali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalakhunta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalakhunta is 435776. The village covers a total geographical area of 127.14 hectares and falls under the 496551 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kalakhunta

According to the 2011 Census, Kalakhunta village had a total population of 671 people, including 332 males and 339 females, living in 192 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.30%, with male literacy at 86.64% and female literacy at 68.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 170, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalakhunta

Kalakhunta 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 Kalakhunta

Kalakhunta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Bargarh Road, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Kalakhunta is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kalakhunta is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalakhunta

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

Health Facilities in Kalakhunta

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

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