Kalamba - Buguda, Ganjam

Kalamba is a village situated in the Buguda tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Buguda and around 78 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kalamba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalamba is 410453. The village covers a total geographical area of 201 hectares and falls under the 761118 pincode. Buguda is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kalamba

As per Census 2011, Kalamba village has a total population of 1,682 people, consisting of 810 males and 872 females. The village has 343 households and a sex ratio of 1,076 females per 1,000 males. There are 211 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,044 literate and 638 illiterate residents. Additionally, 110 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kalamba are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kalamba

Kalamba 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 Kalamba

Kalamba is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 102.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Buguda to Kalamba is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kalamba is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalamba

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

Health Facilities in Kalamba

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

FAQs about Kalamba