Kalasia - Basudevpur, Bhadrak

Kalasia is a village situated in the Basudevpur tehsil of Bhadrak district, Odisha. It is located approximately 3 km from Basudebpur and around 43 km from Bhadrak. Narasinghpur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalasia village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalasia is 394946. The village covers a total geographical area of 29 hectares and falls under the 756125 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kalasia

According to the 2011 Census, Kalasia village had a total population of 145 people, including 75 males and 70 females, living in 29 households. The sex ratio was 933 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.82%, with male literacy at 90.14% and female literacy at 76.92%.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1457570
Child Population (0–6 yrs)945
Scheduled Castes (SC)000
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1146450
Illiterate Population311120

Nearby Villages of Kalasia

Kalasia 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)
BadachandrabhanupurWest1.03 km
SamianSouth-East1.28 km
JaypurNorth-West1.45 km
AranduaSouth-West1.51 km
NarasinghpurNorth2.07 km
ChhatriaWest2.24 km
KalidaspurNorth2.36 km
BanapurNorth-West2.44 km
KamargariaNorth2.67 km
KiapadaSouth-West2.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalasia

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kalasia. The nearest railway station is Markona, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Kalasia is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhadrak to Kalasia is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalasia

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kalasia

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kalasia

Where is Kalasia located?

Kalasia village is located in Basudevpur Tehsil, Bhadrak district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kalasia?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalasia is Narasinghpur.

What is the pincode of Kalasia?

The pincode of Kalasia is 756125.

What is the population of Kalasia?

Kalasia had a total population of 145, including 75 males and 70 females.

How many households are there in Kalasia?

Kalasia had 29 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kalasia?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalasia was 83.82%. Male literacy was 90.14% and female literacy was 76.92%.