Kalamba - Polasara, Ganjam

Kalamba is a village situated in the Polasara tehsil of Ganjam district, Odisha. It is located approximately 60 km from the tehsil headquarters in Polasara and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chatrapur. Kalamba village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalamba is 411482. The village covers a total geographical area of 182 hectares and falls under the 761105 pincode. Polasara is the nearest town, located about 5 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 6,079 people, consisting of 2,933 males and 3,146 females. The village has 1,356 households and a sex ratio of 1,072 females per 1,000 males. There are 678 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,532 literate and 2,547 illiterate residents. Additionally, 378 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, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Rambha, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Polasara to Kalamba is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chatrapur to Kalamba 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 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