Kalameri - Mohana, Gajapati

Kalameri is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 107 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 107 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Sikulipadara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalameri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalameri is 413789. The village covers a total geographical area of 315 hectares and falls under the 761015 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kalameri

According to the 2011 Census, Kalameri village had a total population of 610 people, including 301 males and 309 females, living in 135 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.24%, with male literacy at 78.40% and female literacy at 52.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 31, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 193.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalameri

Kalameri 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 Kalameri

Kalameri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Golanthra, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Kalameri is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kalameri is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalameri

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

Health Facilities in Kalameri

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

FAQs about Kalameri