Kalka - Kandhar, Nanded

Kalka is a village situated in the Kandhar tehsil of Nanded district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kandhar and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Nanded. Kalka village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalka is 545394. The village covers a total geographical area of 644 hectares and falls under the 431714 pincode. Kandhar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kalka

According to the 2011 Census, Kalka village had a total population of 2,142 people, including 1,102 males and 1,040 females, living in 398 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.64%, with male literacy at 80.78% and female literacy at 53.68%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 562, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalka

Kalka 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 Kalka

Kalka is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Huzur Sahib Nanded, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kandhar to Kalka is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Nanded to Kalka is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalka

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

Health Facilities in Kalka

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

FAQs about Kalka