Kalaroi Village - Baliapal, Balasore

Kalaroi is a village situated in the Baliapal tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Baliapal and around 65 km from Baleshwar. Jamkunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalaroi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalaroi is 392024. The village covers a total geographical area of 82 hectares and falls under the 756026 pincode. Baleshwar is the nearest town, located about 60 km away.

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

Population of Kalaroi

As per Census 2011, Kalaroi village has a total population of 1,290 people, consisting of 672 males and 618 females. The village has 234 households and a sex ratio of 919 females per 1,000 males. There are 131 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 980 literate and 310 illiterate residents. Additionally, 845 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,290 672 618
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 131 62 69
Scheduled Castes (SC) 845 451 394
Literate Population 980 572 408
Illiterate Population 310 100 210

Nearby Villages of Kalaroi

Kalaroi 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
PanchurukhiNorth-West1.03 km
CharabastakalaroiNorth1.23 km
GangarajSouth-West1.38 km
MadhupuraWest1.93 km
Khaladiha-1South-West2.25 km
JamkundaEast2.42 km
GopinathpurSouth-East2.43 km
ManikasimuliaSouth-West2.52 km
NabhadaSouth2.65 km
KaupadaWest2.79 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalaroi

Kalaroi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Digha Flag Station, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.7 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baleshwar to Kalaroi is about 60 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kalaroi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalaroi

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kalaroi

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kalaroi

Where is Kalaroi located?

Kalaroi village is located in Baliapal Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalaroi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalaroi is Jamkunda.

What is the pincode of Kalaroi?

The pincode of Kalaroi is 756026.

What is the population of Kalaroi?

Kalaroi has a total population of 1,290, including 672 males and 618 females.

How many households are there in Kalaroi?

There are 234 households in Kalaroi.

What is the literacy rate in Kalaroi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalaroi is 75.97%. Male literacy is 85.12% and female literacy is 66.02%.