Kalanda - Dharmasala, Jajpur

Kalanda is a village situated in the Dharmasala tehsil of Jajpur district, Odisha. It is located approximately 40 km from Jenapur and around 70 km from Jajapur . Endalba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalanda is 401392. The village covers a total geographical area of 136 hectares and falls under the 755023 pincode. Jajapur is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

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

Population of Kalanda

As per Census 2011, Kalanda village has a total population of 1,083 people, consisting of 543 males and 540 females. The village has 230 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 108 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 842 literate and 241 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalanda

Kalanda 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 Kalanda

Kalanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Brahmani Ph, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jajapur to Kalanda is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Jajapur to Kalanda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalanda

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

Health Facilities in Kalanda

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

FAQs about Kalanda