Kalijikata - Athmallik, Angul

Kalijikata is a village situated in the Athmallik tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 32 km from Thakurgarh and around 57 km from Anugul . Maimura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalijikata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalijikata is 405086. The village covers a total geographical area of 250 hectares and falls under the 759125 pincode. Athamallik is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

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

Population of Kalijikata

As per Census 2011, Kalijikata village has a total population of 235 people, consisting of 134 males and 101 females. The village has 49 households and a sex ratio of 753 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 146 literate and 89 illiterate residents. Additionally, 229 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalijikata

Kalijikata 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 Kalijikata

Kalijikata is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Boinda, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Athamallik to Kalijikata is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Kalijikata is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalijikata

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

Health Facilities in Kalijikata

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

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