Kalika - Jaleswar, Balasore

Kalika is a village situated in the Jaleswar tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Raibania and around 55 km from Baleshwar. Kalika village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalika is 391389. The village covers a total geographical area of 683 hectares and falls under the 756033 pincode. Jaleswar is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kalika 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 Kalika

According to the 2011 Census, Kalika village had a total population of 3,678 people, including 1,799 males and 1,879 females, living in 925 households. The sex ratio was 1,044 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.55%, with male literacy at 80.11% and female literacy at 61.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 334, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,863.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalika

Kalika 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 Kalika

Kalika is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Angua, while the nearest airport is Behala Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jaleswar to Kalika is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kalika is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalika

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

Health Facilities in Kalika

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

FAQs about Kalika