Kalanda - Basta, Balasore

Kalanda is a village situated in the Basta tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 13 km from Singla and around 37 km from Baleshwar. Irda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalanda is 392219. The village covers a total geographical area of 120 hectares and falls under the 756080 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 29 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 Basta Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Balasore Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalanda

As per Census 2011, Kalanda village has a total population of 582 people, consisting of 298 males and 284 females. The village has 158 households and a sex ratio of 953 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 434 literate and 148 illiterate residents. Additionally, 338 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 12 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Public transport in the Kalanda is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is N Mayurbhanj Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Kalanda is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kalanda is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 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:

FAQs about Kalanda