Kaluku - Dharakote, Ganjam

Kaluku is a village situated in the Dharakote tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 46 km from Gangapur and around 87 km from Chatrapur. Jhadabandha serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaluku village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaluku is 410773. The village covers a total geographical area of 85 hectares and falls under the 761123 pincode. Asika is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kaluku

As per Census 2011, Kaluku village has a total population of 208 people, consisting of 96 males and 112 females. The village has 33 households and a sex ratio of 1,166 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 116 literate and 92 illiterate residents. Additionally, 31 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaluku

Kaluku 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 Kaluku

Kaluku is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Brahmapur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Asika to Kaluku is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kaluku is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaluku

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

Health Facilities in Kaluku

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

FAQs about Kaluku