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

As per Census 2011, Kalahi village has a total population of 1,770 people, consisting of 908 males and 862 females. The village has 392 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 195 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,314 literate and 456 illiterate residents. Additionally, 163 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

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