Kalla - Barkot, Deogarh

Kalla is a village situated in the Barkot tehsil of Deogarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 36 km from Barkot and around 36 km from Debagarh. Kalla village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalla is 382898. The village covers a total geographical area of 453 hectares and falls under the 768110 pincode. Debagarh is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kalla

As per Census 2011, Kalla village has a total population of 2,765 people, consisting of 1,410 males and 1,355 females. The village has 727 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 295 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,981 literate and 784 illiterate residents. Additionally, 909 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 204 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,7651,4101,355
Child Population (0–6 yrs)295164131
Scheduled Castes (SC)909464445
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20410896
Literate Population1,9811,093888
Illiterate Population784317467

Nearby Villages of Kalla

Kalla 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)
HinjlitaWest2.02 km
GopapurNorth-West2.03 km
LalaposiNorth-East2.19 km
RaghunathpurSouth2.48 km
RugudakudarEast2.53 km
GodabhangaWest2.70 km
LandijhariSouth-West2.73 km
SaidaEast3.05 km
KhadinaliSouth-East3.41 km
KesanpurSouth3.52 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalla

Kalla is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Barsuan, while the nearest airport is Hirakud Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Debagarh to Kalla is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Debagarh to Kalla is about 36 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalla

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

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

Health Facilities in Kalla

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kalla

Where is Kalla located?

Kalla village is located in Barkot Tehsil, Deogarh district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalla?

Kalla is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kalla?

The pincode of Kalla is 768110.

What is the population of Kalla?

Kalla has a total population of 2,765, including 1,410 males and 1,355 females.

How many households are there in Kalla?

There are 727 households in Kalla.

What is the literacy rate in Kalla?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalla is 71.65%. Male literacy is 77.52% and female literacy is 65.54%.