Kaligaon - Hatadihi, Keonjhar

Kaligaon is a village situated in the Hatadihi tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Nandipada and around 105 km from Kendujhar. Kaligaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaligaon is 387241. The village covers a total geographical area of 178 hectares and falls under the 758026 pincode. Bhadrak is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kaligaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kaligaon village had a total population of 706 people, including 342 males and 364 females, living in 175 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 84.94%, with male literacy at 92.31% and female literacy at 78.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 243, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaligaon

Kaligaon 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 Kaligaon

Kaligaon is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dulakhapatna, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadrak to Kaligaon is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kaligaon is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaligaon

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

Health Facilities in Kaligaon

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

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