Kalamna - Ballarpur, Chandrapur

Kalamna is a village situated in the Ballarpur tehsil of Chandrapur district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ballarpur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Chandrapur. Kalmana serves as the Village Panchayat for Kalamna village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalamna is 541532. The village covers a total geographical area of 530 hectares and falls under the 442701 pincode. Ballarpur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kalamna

According to the 2011 Census, Kalamna village had a total population of 1,295 people, including 633 males and 662 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 1,046 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.43%, with male literacy at 83.13% and female literacy at 68.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 361, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 370.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,295633662
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1397069
Scheduled Castes (SC)361186175
Scheduled Tribes (ST)370180190
Literate Population872468404
Illiterate Population423165258

Nearby Villages of Kalamna

Kalamna 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JogapurNorth1.66 km
AshtiNorth-West1.81 km
Korti MaktaNorth-East2.46 km
AmdiSouth-East2.85 km
Korti TukumNorth-East3.15 km
LawariNorth-West3.72 km
DaheliWest3.90 km
SatriSouth4.09 km
PalasgaonEast4.20 km
ChanakhaSouth4.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalamna

Kalamna is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Manikgarh, while the nearest airport is Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ballarpur to Kalamna is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chandrapur to Kalamna is about 26 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 Kalamna

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kalamna

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kalamna

Where is Kalamna located?

Kalamna village is located in Ballarpur Tehsil, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India.

What is the Village Panchayat of Kalamna?

The Village Panchayat of Kalamna is Kalmana.

What is the pincode of Kalamna?

The pincode of Kalamna is 442701.

What is the population of Kalamna?

Kalamna had a total population of 1,295, including 633 males and 662 females.

How many households are there in Kalamna?

Kalamna had 290 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kalamna?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalamna was 75.43%. Male literacy was 83.13% and female literacy was 68.13%.