Kalimati - Katangi, Balaghat

Kalimati is a village situated in the Katangi tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Katangi and around 62 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kalimati village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalimati is 497245. The village covers a total geographical area of 363.38 hectares and falls under the 481449 pincode. Katangi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kalimati

According to the 2011 Census, Kalimati village had a total population of 1,103 people, including 559 males and 544 females, living in 244 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.97%, with male literacy at 84.79% and female literacy at 67.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalimati

Kalimati 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 Kalimati

Kalimati is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Tirodi, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Katangi to Kalimati is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balaghat to Kalimati is about 62 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 Kalimati

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

Health Facilities in Kalimati

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

FAQs about Kalimati