Kalyani - Nilagiri, Balasore

Kalyani is a village situated in the Nilagiri tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from Nilagiri and around 20 km from Baleshwar. Machhua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalyani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalyani is 393113. The village covers a total geographical area of 92 hectares and falls under the 756020 pincode. Nilagiri is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kalyani

According to the 2011 Census, Kalyani village had a total population of 837 people, including 422 males and 415 females, living in 202 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.65%, with male literacy at 88.55% and female literacy at 66.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 40, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 416.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalyani

Kalyani 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 Kalyani

Kalyani is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balasore, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 123.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nilagiri to Kalyani is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kalyani is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalyani

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

Health Facilities in Kalyani

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

FAQs about Kalyani