Kalmi - Sarangarh, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh

Kalmi is a village situated in the Sarangarh tehsil of Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 12 km from Sarangarh and around 64 km from Raigarh. Kalmi village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalmi is 435365. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.53 hectares and falls under the 496445 pincode. Sarangarh is the nearest town, located about 12 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 Sarangarh Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Raigarh Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalmi

As per Census 2011, Kalmi village has a total population of 1,106 people, consisting of 542 males and 564 females. The village has 260 households and a sex ratio of 1,040 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 671 literate and 435 illiterate residents. Additionally, 48 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,106542564
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1317457
Scheduled Castes (SC)482325
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19127
Literate Population671382289
Illiterate Population435160275

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Parsa PaliEast1.38 km
ParaskolNorth1.55 km
GaydarhaNorth-West1.75 km
BoridaNorth-East1.89 km
PikaripaliWest2.40 km
DewarpaliNorth2.56 km
RewaparNorth-East2.62 km
ChhindSouth-East2.62 km
TadiparSouth-West2.62 km
TendubhathaWest2.63 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalmi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kalmi. The nearest railway station is Jharradih, while the nearest airport is Nawapara Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sarangarh to Kalmi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raigarh 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kalmi

Where is Kalmi located?

Kalmi village is located in Sarangarh Tehsil, Sarangarh-Bilaigarh district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalmi?

Kalmi is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kalmi?

The pincode of Kalmi is 496445.

What is the population of Kalmi?

Kalmi has a total population of 1,106, including 542 males and 564 females.

How many households are there in Kalmi?

There are 260 households in Kalmi.

What is the literacy rate in Kalmi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalmi is 60.67%. Male literacy is 70.48% and female literacy is 51.24%.