Kalgatar - Baramkela, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Kalgatar is a village situated in the Baramkela tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 14 km from Baramkela and around 64 km from Raigarh. Karanpali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalgatar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalgatar is 435747. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.65 hectares and falls under the 496551 pincode. Baramkela is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kalgatar 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 Kalgatar

According to the 2011 Census, Kalgatar village had a total population of 494 people, including 244 males and 250 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.55%, with male literacy at 77.38% and female literacy at 58.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 72, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalgatar

Kalgatar 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 Kalgatar

Kalgatar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bargarh Road, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baramkela to Kalgatar is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh to Kalgatar 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 Kalgatar

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

Health Facilities in Kalgatar

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

FAQs about Kalgatar