Kalajhinei - Kuliana, Mayurbhanj

Kalajhinei is a village situated in the Kuliana tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 14 km from Chandua and around 16 km from Baripada. Kuabuda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalajhinei village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalajhinei is 389775. The village covers a total geographical area of 566 hectares and falls under the 757014 pincode. Baripada is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Kalajhinei

As per Census 2011, Kalajhinei village has a total population of 1,361 people, consisting of 678 males and 683 females. The village has 274 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 606 literate and 755 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,159 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,361678683
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1889296
Scheduled Castes (SC)1155461
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,159582577
Literate Population606379227
Illiterate Population755299456

Nearby Villages of Kalajhinei

Kalajhinei 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
DublabedaNorth-East1.64 km
BetnaSouth1.81 km
MankadkendaNorth-West1.84 km
BhagabandhaEast2.22 km
BaddakoiSouth-East2.40 km
GadubhangaNorth-West2.41 km
JhanjdapalWest2.44 km
DhadipadaNorth2.99 km
RaikandjharanSouth-West3.13 km
BankisulSouth-East3.34 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalajhinei

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kalajhinei. The nearest railway station is Bhanjpur, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Baripada to Kalajhinei is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kalajhinei is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalajhinei

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kalajhinei

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kalajhinei

Where is Kalajhinei located?

Kalajhinei village is located in Kuliana Tehsil, Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalajhinei?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalajhinei is Kuabuda.

What is the pincode of Kalajhinei?

The pincode of Kalajhinei is 757014.

What is the population of Kalajhinei?

Kalajhinei has a total population of 1,361, including 678 males and 683 females.

How many households are there in Kalajhinei?

There are 274 households in Kalajhinei.

What is the literacy rate in Kalajhinei?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalajhinei is 44.53%. Male literacy is 55.90% and female literacy is 33.24%.