Kalasuni - Simulia, Balasore

Kalasuni is a village situated in the Simulia tehsil of Balasore district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from Similia and around 54 km from Baleshwar. Iswarpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalasuni village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalasuni is 394212. The village covers a total geographical area of 218 hectares and falls under the 756134 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kalasuni

As per Census 2011, Kalasuni village has a total population of 1,035 people, consisting of 545 males and 490 females. The village has 228 households and a sex ratio of 899 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 769 literate and 266 illiterate residents. Additionally, 138 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,035545490
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1156550
Scheduled Castes (SC)1386672
Scheduled Tribes (ST)642
Literate Population769437332
Illiterate Population266108158

Nearby Villages of Kalasuni

Kalasuni 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
JagadalpurSouth-East1.60 km
MurunaEast2.14 km
RambhilaSouth-West2.45 km
SarasatiaSouth2.65 km
RaghubindhaNorth3.08 km
KespurSouth-West3.14 km
TagiraSouth-East3.27 km
HalisoWest3.34 km
SimiliaEast3.34 km
MaminabadNorth-West3.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalasuni

Kalasuni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ranital, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Kalasuni is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baleshwar to Kalasuni is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalasuni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kalasuni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kalasuni

Where is Kalasuni located?

Kalasuni village is located in Simulia Tehsil, Balasore district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalasuni?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalasuni is Iswarpur.

What is the pincode of Kalasuni?

The pincode of Kalasuni is 756134.

What is the population of Kalasuni?

Kalasuni has a total population of 1,035, including 545 males and 490 females.

How many households are there in Kalasuni?

There are 228 households in Kalasuni.

What is the literacy rate in Kalasuni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalasuni is 74.30%. Male literacy is 80.18% and female literacy is 67.76%.