Kaluakhaman - Jashipur, Mayurbhanj

Kaluakhaman is a village situated in the Jashipur tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 53 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jashipur and around 110 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Rugudi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaluakhaman village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaluakhaman is 388569. The village covers a total geographical area of 266 hectares and falls under the 757034 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

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

Population of Kaluakhaman

According to the 2011 Census, Kaluakhaman village had a total population of 691 people, including 345 males and 346 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 1,003 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.18%, with male literacy at 80.15% and female literacy at 52.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 634.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaluakhaman

Kaluakhaman 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 Kaluakhaman

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kaluakhaman. The nearest railway station is Maluka, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kaluakhaman is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kaluakhaman is about 110 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaluakhaman

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

Health Facilities in Kaluakhaman

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

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