Kaluriapatana - Gandia, Dhenkanal

Kaluriapatana is a village situated in the Gandia tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gandia and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Kaluria serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaluriapatana village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaluriapatana is 402690. The village covers a total geographical area of 130 hectares and falls under the 759014 pincode. Dhenkanal is the nearest town, located about 31 km away.

Kaluriapatana village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhenkanal Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kaluriapatana

As per Census 2011, Kaluriapatana village has a total population of 1,526 people, consisting of 788 males and 738 females. The village has 343 households and a sex ratio of 936 females per 1,000 males. There are 167 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,080 literate and 446 illiterate residents. Additionally, 700 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaluriapatana

Kaluriapatana 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 Kaluriapatana

Kaluriapatana is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dhenkanal, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dhenkanal to Kaluriapatana is about 31 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaluriapatana

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

Health Facilities in Kaluriapatana

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

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