Kalinga

Kalinga is a village located in Rasol tehsil of Dhenkanal district in Odisha, India. It is situated 17km away from sub-district headquarter Rasol (tehsildar office) and 36km away from district headquarter Dhenkanal. As per 2009 stats, Kalinga village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kalinga unique in its vibrant Rasol-Dhenkanal region. You’ll see Kalinga’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 Kalinga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalinga is 403126. The village spans a total geographical area of 275 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 759021. Dhenkanal is nearest town to Kalinga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 36km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalinga 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 Kalinga

Population of Kalinga

According to the 2011 Census, Kalinga has a total population of about 1,957, with approximately 994 males and 963 females. The sex ratio is around 968 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 195 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 572 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 216. The overall literacy rate is approximately 71.90%, with male literacy at about 76.76% and female literacy near 66.87%. There are around 496 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kalinga's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kalinga

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

Nearby Villages of Kalinga

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalinga