Kalgaon - Antagarh, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kalgaon is a village situated in the Antagarh tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Antagarh and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Kalgaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalgaon is 448044. The village covers a total geographical area of 545.71 hectares and falls under the 494665 pincode. Antagarh is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kalgaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kalgaon village had a total population of 1,083 people, including 527 males and 556 females, living in 239 households. The sex ratio was 1,055 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.00%, with male literacy at 79.38% and female literacy at 60.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 25, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 499.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalgaon

Kalgaon 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 Kalgaon

Kalgaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Antagarh to Kalgaon is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kalgaon is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalgaon

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

Health Facilities in Kalgaon

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

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