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 Village 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kalapani village had a total population of 354 people, including 169 males and 185 females, living in 97 households. The sex ratio was 1,095 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.76%, with male literacy at 84.21% and female literacy at 66.06%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 348.

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

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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