Kaliajiani - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Kaliajiani is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 119 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Hatigoda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaliajiani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaliajiani is 389000. The village covers a total geographical area of 287 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kaliajiani

According to the 2011 Census, Kaliajiani village had a total population of 445 people, including 231 males and 214 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 47.45%, with male literacy at 63.37% and female literacy at 30.43%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 406.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaliajiani

Kaliajiani 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 Kaliajiani

Kaliajiani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 108.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kaliajiani is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kaliajiani is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaliajiani

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

Health Facilities in Kaliajiani

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

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