Kalinga

Kalinga is a village located in Baria tehsil of Kendujhar district in Odisha, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Baria (tehsildar office) and 42km away from district headquarter Kendujhar. As per 2009 stats, Chauthia is the gram panchayat of Kalinga village.

Kalinga has its own place in the vibrant Kendujhar region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kalinga

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalinga is 385566. The village spans a total geographical area of 466 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 758044. Champua is nearest town to Kalinga village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalinga village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Patna Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Kalinga

Below is a concise population overview of Kalinga as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,568 775 793
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 219 116 103
Scheduled Castes (SC) 95 44 51
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 763 367 396
Literate Population 819 494 325
Illiterate Population 749 281 468

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kalinga village:

  • The total population of Kalinga village is around 1,568, including approximately 775 males and 793 females, with a sex ratio of 1023 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 219 children aged 0–6 years in Kalinga village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kalinga village has 95 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 763 residents from the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
  • The literacy rate of Kalinga village is about 52.23%, with male literacy at 63.74% and female literacy at 40.98%.
  • There are around 378 households in Kalinga village.

Connectivity of Kalinga

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kalinga. As per the 2011 stats, Kalinga had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within 10+ km distance
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kalinga

Knowing the nearby villages of Kalinga helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kalinga.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalinga

Where is Kalinga located?
Kalinga village is situated in Baria Tehsil, within the Kendujhar district of Odisha, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kalinga?
The Gram Panchayat of Kalinga is Chauthia (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kalinga?
The pincode of Kalinga is 758044, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kalinga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kalinga is 1,568, with 775 males and 793 females.
How many households are there in Kalinga as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kalinga village has a total of 378 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kalinga as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kalinga is 52.23%. The male literacy rate is 63.74%, while the female literacy rate is 40.98%.