Kalabada - Chikiti, Ganjam

Kalabada is a village situated in the Chikiti tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Nuagaon and around 60 km from Chatrapur. Kalabada village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalabada is 413080. The village covers a total geographical area of 258 hectares and falls under the 761010 pincode. Chikiti is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kalabada

As per Census 2011, Kalabada village has a total population of 1,124 people, consisting of 562 males and 562 females. The village has 258 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 619 literate and 505 illiterate residents. Additionally, 177 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalabada

Kalabada 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 Kalabada

Kalabada is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ichchpuram, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 138.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikiti to Kalabada is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kalabada is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalabada

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

Health Facilities in Kalabada

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

FAQs about Kalabada