Kalinga - Jhumpura, Keonjhar

Kalinga is a village situated in the Jhumpura tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from Baria and around 42 km from Kendujhar. Chauthia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalinga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalinga is 385566. The village covers a total geographical area of 466 hectares and falls under the 758016 pincode. Champua is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kalinga

According to the 2011 Census, Kalinga village had a total population of 1,568 people, including 775 males and 793 females, living in 378 households. The sex ratio was 1,023 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.71%, with male literacy at 74.96% and female literacy at 47.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 95, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 763.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalinga

Kalinga 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 Kalinga

Public transport in the Kalinga is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Porjanpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Champua to Kalinga is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kalinga is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalinga

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

Health Facilities in Kalinga

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

FAQs about Kalinga