Kalipur - Golamunda, Kalahandi

Kalipur is a village situated in the Golamunda tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Kegaon and around 80 km from Bhawanipatna. Khaliapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalipur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalipur is 423650. The village covers a total geographical area of 230 hectares and falls under the 766016 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 56 km away.

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

Population of Kalipur

According to the 2011 Census, Kalipur village had a total population of 494 people, including 248 males and 246 females, living in 124 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.88%, with male literacy at 73.91% and female literacy at 37.31%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 136, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 88.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kalipur

Kalipur 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 Kalipur

Kalipur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kalipur is about 56 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.6 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kalipur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalipur

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

Health Facilities in Kalipur

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

FAQs about Kalipur