Kaliapata - Mohana, Gajapati

Kaliapata is a village situated in the Mohana tehsil of Gajapati district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mohana and around 100 km from the district headquarters in Paralakhemundi. Chandiput serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaliapata village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaliapata is 413889. The village covers a total geographical area of 229 hectares and falls under the 761017 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kaliapata 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 Kaliapata

According to the 2011 Census, Kaliapata village had a total population of 194 people, including 95 males and 99 females, living in 41 households. The sex ratio was 1,042 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.75%, with male literacy at 35.71% and female literacy at 29.89%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaliapata

Kaliapata 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 Kaliapata

Kaliapata is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Surla Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Kaliapata is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Paralakhemundi to Kaliapata is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaliapata

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

Health Facilities in Kaliapata

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

FAQs about Kaliapata