Kalarkutni - Bande, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kalarkutni is a village situated in the Bande tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 40 km from Pakhanjur and around 160 km from Kanker. Belgal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalarkutni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalarkutni is 448322. The village covers a total geographical area of 225.25 hectares and falls under the 494777 pincode. Pakhanjur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kalarkutni 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 Kalarkutni

As per Census 2011, Kalarkutni village has a total population of 224 people, consisting of 107 males and 117 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 1,093 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 116 literate and 108 illiterate residents. Additionally, 116 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population224107117
Child Population (0–6 yrs)381523
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1165165
Literate Population1167343
Illiterate Population1083474

Nearby Villages of Kalarkutni

Kalarkutni 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)
ManjhukutniNorth-East1.87 km
MehdaNorth-East2.00 km
Chhote BethiyaSouth-West2.62 km
BechaghatSouth2.86 km
Achin NagarEast3.17 km
BadebethiyaSouth-West3.42 km
Sawrup NagarNorth-East3.61 km
KhandiWest3.64 km
Chitranjan NagarWest3.79 km
DharampurSouth-West3.91 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalarkutni

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kalarkutni. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Jagdalpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 133.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within NA
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pakhanjur to Kalarkutni is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kalarkutni is about 160 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalarkutni

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

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

Health Facilities in Kalarkutni

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kalarkutni 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 Kalarkutni

Where is Kalarkutni located?

Kalarkutni village is located in Bande Tehsil, Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalarkutni?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalarkutni is Belgal.

What is the pincode of Kalarkutni?

The pincode of Kalarkutni is 494777.

What is the population of Kalarkutni?

Kalarkutni has a total population of 224, including 107 males and 117 females.

How many households are there in Kalarkutni?

There are 44 households in Kalarkutni.

What is the literacy rate in Kalarkutni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalarkutni is 51.79%. Male literacy is 68.22% and female literacy is 36.75%.