Kalahi - Bhograi, Balasore

Kalahi is a village situated in the Bhograi tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from Bhograi and around 75 km from Baleshwar. Mandarsahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalahi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalahi is 391619. The village covers a total geographical area of 118 hectares and falls under the 756036 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 37 km away.

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

Population of Kalahi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalahi village had a total population of 1,770 people, including 908 males and 862 females, living in 392 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.43%, with male literacy at 91.69% and female literacy at 75.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalahi

Kalahi 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 Kalahi

Kalahi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Tikra Ph, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Kalahi is about 37 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kalahi is about 75 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 Kalahi

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

Health Facilities in Kalahi

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

FAQs about Kalahi