Kalkatta - Kirnapur, Balaghat

Kalkatta is a village situated in the Kirnapur tehsil of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kirnapur and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Balaghat. Kandara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalkatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkatta is 497899. The village covers a total geographical area of 1020.88 hectares and falls under the 481115 pincode. Balaghat is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kalkatta

As per Census 2011, Kalkatta village has a total population of 840 people, consisting of 415 males and 425 females. The village has 183 households and a sex ratio of 1,024 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 418 literate and 422 illiterate residents. Additionally, 14 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 587 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalkatta

Kalkatta 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 Kalkatta

Kalkatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gudma, while the nearest airport is Gondia Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balaghat to Kalkatta is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalkatta

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

Health Facilities in Kalkatta

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

FAQs about Kalkatta