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

According to the 2011 Census, Kalmi village had a total population of 1,106 people, including 542 males and 564 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.82%, with male literacy at 81.62% and female literacy at 57.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 48, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

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.

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:

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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