Kalagarh - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Kalagarh is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from Marsaghai and around 25 km from Kendrapara . Jadupur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalagarh village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalagarh is 396959. The village covers a total geographical area of 626 hectares and falls under the 754213 pincode. Paradip is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kalagarh

As per Census 2011, Kalagarh village has a total population of 1,245 people, consisting of 623 males and 622 females. The village has 290 households and a sex ratio of 998 females per 1,000 males. There are 124 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 970 literate and 275 illiterate residents. Additionally, 265 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalagarh

Kalagarh 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 Kalagarh

Kalagarh is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badabandha Road, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Paradip to Kalagarh is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Kalagarh is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalagarh

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

Health Facilities in Kalagarh

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

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