Kalayana - Shahbad, Kurukshetra

Kalayana is a village situated in the Shahbad tehsil of Kurukshetra district, Haryana. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shahbad and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kurukshetra. Kalyana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalayana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalayana is 058304. The village covers a total geographical area of 333 hectares and falls under the 136135 pincode. Shahbad is the nearest town.

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

Population of Kalayana

According to the 2011 Census, Kalayana village had a total population of 1,115 people, including 599 males and 516 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 861 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.55%, with male literacy at 84.59% and female literacy at 69.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 336.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalayana

Kalayana 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 Kalayana

Kalayana is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Mohri, while the nearest airport is Patiala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Kurukshetra to Kalayana is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalayana

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

Health Facilities in Kalayana

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

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