Kalingi - Daringbadi, Kandhamal

Kalingi is a village situated in the Daringbadi tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 34 km from Brahmanigaon and around 134 km from Phulbani. Tajungia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalingi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalingi is 417269. The village covers a total geographical area of 698 hectares and falls under the 762021 pincode. Digapahandi is the nearest town, located about 95 km away.

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

Population of Kalingi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalingi village had a total population of 1,149 people, including 548 males and 601 females, living in 263 households. The sex ratio was 1,097 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.39%, with male literacy at 80.09% and female literacy at 58.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 23, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 733.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalingi

Kalingi 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 Kalingi

Kalingi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doikallu, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Digapahandi to Kalingi is about 95 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.7 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Kalingi is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalingi

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

Health Facilities in Kalingi

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

FAQs about Kalingi