Kalagaon - Durgkondal, Uttar Bastar Kanker

Kalagaon is a village situated in the Durgkondal tehsil of Uttar Bastar Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Durgkondal and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Kanker. Kalangpuri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalagaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalagaon is 447636. The village covers a total geographical area of 725.43 hectares and falls under the 494635 pincode. Bhanupratappur is the nearest town, located about 65 km away.

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

Population of Kalagaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kalagaon village had a total population of 574 people, including 290 males and 284 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.72%, with male literacy at 71.85% and female literacy at 57.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 111, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 405.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalagaon

Kalagaon 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 Kalagaon

Kalagaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dalli Rajhara, while the nearest airport is Raipur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 93.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhanupratappur to Kalagaon is about 65 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.9 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kanker to Kalagaon is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalagaon

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

Health Facilities in Kalagaon

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

FAQs about Kalagaon