Kalanda - Pallahara, Angul

Kalanda is a village situated in the Pallahara tehsil of Angul district, Odisha. It is located approximately 27 km from Khamar and around 73 km from Anugul . Parachhat serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalanda is 403635. The village covers a total geographical area of 415 hectares and falls under the 759118 pincode. Palalahada is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kalanda

According to the 2011 Census, Kalanda village had a total population of 812 people, including 394 males and 418 females, living in 181 households. The sex ratio was 1,061 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.98%, with male literacy at 79.71% and female literacy at 66.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 351.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalanda

Kalanda 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 Kalanda

Kalanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Talcher, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Palalahada to Kalanda is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Anugul to Kalanda is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalanda

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

Health Facilities in Kalanda

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

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