Kalanda

Kalanda is a village located in Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Hindol (tehsildar office) and 55km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Gulehi is the gram panchayat of Kalanda village.

Here you can discover what makes Kalanda unique in its vibrant Hindol-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Kalanda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kalanda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalanda is 403070. The village spans a total geographical area of 460 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759020. Anugul is nearest town to Kalanda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 29km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalanda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Hindol Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Dhenkanal Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kalanda

Population of Kalanda

According to the 2011 Census, Kalanda has a total population of about 1,044, with approximately 516 males and 528 females. The sex ratio is around 1023 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 120 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 233 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 59. The overall literacy rate is approximately 60.06%, with male literacy at about 66.09% and female literacy near 54.17%. There are around 257 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kalanda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kalanda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kalanda. As per the 2011 stats, Kalanda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kalanda

Knowing the nearby villages of Kalanda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kalanda.

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