Kalibhana - Puintala, Balangir

Kalibhana is a village situated in the Puintala tehsil of Balangir district, Odisha. It is located approximately 17 km from Balangir and around 19 km from Balangir. Jamgaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalibhana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalibhana is 420059. The village covers a total geographical area of 295 hectares and falls under the 767002 pincode. Balangir is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Kalibhana

According to the 2011 Census, Kalibhana village had a total population of 947 people, including 497 males and 450 females, living in 245 households. The sex ratio was 905 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.64%, with male literacy at 89.36% and female literacy at 70.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 230.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalibhana

Kalibhana 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 Kalibhana

Kalibhana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Loisingha, while the nearest airport is Nuagaon Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Balangir to Kalibhana is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Balangir to Kalibhana is about 19 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalibhana

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

Health Facilities in Kalibhana

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

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