Kalanda - Hindol, Dhenkanal

Kalanda is a village situated in the Hindol tehsil of Dhenkanal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hindol and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Dhenkanal. Gulehi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalanda is 403070. The village covers a total geographical area of 460 hectares and falls under the 759020 pincode. Anugul is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

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

Population of Kalanda

According to the 2011 Census, Kalanda village had a total population of 1,044 people, including 516 males and 528 females, living in 257 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.86%, with male literacy at 74.62% and female literacy at 61.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalanda

Kalanda 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 Kalanda

Kalanda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Meramandolil, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Anugul to Kalanda is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Dhenkanal to Kalanda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalanda

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

Health Facilities in Kalanda

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

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