Kalatunga - Mahakalapada, Kendrapara

Kalatunga is a village situated in the Mahakalapada tehsil of Kendrapara district, Odisha. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahakalapada and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kendrapara . Gogua serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalatunga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalatunga is 396995. The village covers a total geographical area of 394 hectares and falls under the 754253 pincode. Pattamundai is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

Kalatunga 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 Kalatunga

According to the 2011 Census, Kalatunga village had a total population of 1,233 people, including 620 males and 613 females, living in 292 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.69%, with male literacy at 80.00% and female literacy at 59.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalatunga

Kalatunga 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 Kalatunga

Kalatunga is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Paradip, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pattamundai to Kalatunga is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kendrapara to Kalatunga is about 38 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 Kalatunga

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

Health Facilities in Kalatunga

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

FAQs about Kalatunga