Kalapara - Kundura, Koraput

Kalapara is a village situated in the Kundura tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 18 km from Boipariguda and around 39 km from Koraput. Ghumar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalapara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalapara is 429225. The village covers a total geographical area of 844 hectares and falls under the 764043 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 51 km away.

Kalapara village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koraput Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kalapara

As per Census 2011, Kalapara village has a total population of 1,677 people, consisting of 829 males and 848 females. The village has 395 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 304 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 651 literate and 1,026 illiterate residents. Additionally, 341 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 782 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalapara

Kalapara 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 Kalapara

Public transport in the Kalapara is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jeypore, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Kalapara is about 51 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.5 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kalapara is about 39 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 Kalapara

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

Health Facilities in Kalapara

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

FAQs about Kalapara