Kalikura - Phiringia, Kandhamal

Kalikura is a village situated in the Phiringia tehsil of Kandhamal district, Odisha. It is located approximately 53 km from Gochhapada and around 58 km from Phulbani. Pahireju serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalikura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalikura is 415289. The village covers a total geographical area of 185 hectares and falls under the 762002 pincode. Phulabani is the nearest town, located about 43 km away.

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

Population of Kalikura

According to the 2011 Census, Kalikura village had a total population of 76 people, including 43 males and 33 females, living in 18 households. The sex ratio was 767 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 14.29%, with male literacy at 23.33% and female literacy at 3.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 46, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 23.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population764333
Child Population (0–6 yrs)20137
Scheduled Castes (SC)462719
Scheduled Tribes (ST)231211
Literate Population871
Illiterate Population683632

Nearby Villages of Kalikura

Kalikura is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.

Transport and Connectivity of Kalikura

Kalikura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Phulabani to Kalikura is about 43 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.2 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Phulbani to Kalikura is about 58 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 Kalikura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kalikura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kalikura

Where is Kalikura located?

Kalikura village is located in Phiringia Tehsil, Kandhamal district, Odisha, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kalikura?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalikura is Pahireju.

What is the pincode of Kalikura?

The pincode of Kalikura is 762002.

What is the population of Kalikura?

Kalikura had a total population of 76, including 43 males and 33 females.

How many households are there in Kalikura?

Kalikura had 18 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kalikura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalikura was 14.29%. Male literacy was 23.33% and female literacy was 3.85%.