Chhotakalama - Jaleswar, Balasore

Chhotakalama is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 35 km from Raibania and around 50 km from Baleshwar. Khudiamajhisahi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chhotakalama village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chhotakalama is 391390. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 756033 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Chhotakalama

As per Census 2011, Chhotakalama village has a total population of 400 people, consisting of 197 males and 203 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 1,030 females per 1,000 males. There are 48 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 182 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 398 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chhotakalama

Chhotakalama 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 Chhotakalama

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chhotakalama. The nearest railway station is Lakshannath Road, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Chhotakalama is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Chhotakalama is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chhotakalama

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

Health Facilities in Chhotakalama

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

FAQs about Chhotakalama