Kalari - Nandapur, Koraput

Kalari is a village situated in the Nandapur tehsil of Koraput district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nandapur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Koraput. Kasandi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalari village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalari is 429933. The village covers a total geographical area of 266 hectares and falls under the 764037 pincode. Sunabeda is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Kalari

According to the 2011 Census, Kalari village had a total population of 608 people, including 288 males and 320 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,111 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 17.20%, with male literacy at 21.37% and female literacy at 13.59%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 233, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 351.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalari

Kalari 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 Kalari

Public transport in the Kalari is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bheja, while the nearest airport is Jeypore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sunabeda to Kalari is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koraput to Kalari is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalari

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

Health Facilities in Kalari

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

FAQs about Kalari