Kalkut - Bangomunda, Balangir

Kalkut is a village situated in the Bangomunda tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Sindhekela and around 52 km from Balangir. Jamkhunta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalkut village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkut is 421424. The village covers a total geographical area of 129 hectares and falls under the 767035 pincode. Kantabanji is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Kalkut

As per Census 2011, Kalkut village has a total population of 554 people, consisting of 282 males and 272 females. The village has 146 households and a sex ratio of 964 females per 1,000 males. There are 83 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 232 literate and 322 illiterate residents. Additionally, 81 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 148 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalkut

Kalkut 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 Kalkut

Kalkut is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Muribahal, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kantabanji to Kalkut is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kalkut is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalkut

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

Health Facilities in Kalkut

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

FAQs about Kalkut