Kaleigaon - Junagarh, Kalahandi

Kaleigaon is a village situated in the Junagarh tehsil of Kalahandi district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Junagarh and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Bhawanipatna. Kalaigaon serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaleigaon village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaleigaon is 423744. The village covers a total geographical area of 123 hectares and falls under the 766014 pincode. Junagarh is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kaleigaon 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 Kaleigaon

As per Census 2011, Kaleigaon village has a total population of 749 people, consisting of 388 males and 361 females. The village has 170 households and a sex ratio of 930 females per 1,000 males. There are 117 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 401 literate and 348 illiterate residents. Additionally, 13 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaleigaon

Kaleigaon 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 Kaleigaon

Kaleigaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Junagarh Road, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Junagarh to Kaleigaon is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhawanipatna to Kaleigaon is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaleigaon

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

Health Facilities in Kaleigaon

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

FAQs about Kaleigaon