Kalapani - Chikhaldara, Amravati

Kalapani is a village situated in the Chikhaldara tehsil of Amravati district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chikhaldara and around 67 km from the district headquarters in Amravati. Badnapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalapani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalapani is 531694. The village covers a total geographical area of 100.67 hectares and falls under the 444807 pincode. Achalpur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kalapani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Kalapani

As per Census 2011, Kalapani village has a total population of 354 people, consisting of 169 males and 185 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 1,094 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 237 literate and 117 illiterate residents. Additionally, 348 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalapani

Kalapani 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 Kalapani

Kalapani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Achalpur, while the nearest airport is Akola Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Achalpur to Kalapani is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Amravati to Kalapani is about 67 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 Kalapani

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

Health Facilities in Kalapani

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

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