Kaliaposi - Thakurmunda, Mayurbhanj

Kaliaposi is a village situated in the Thakurmunda tehsil of Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thakurmunda and around 181 km from the district headquarters in Baripada. Talapada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaliaposi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaliaposi is 389019. The village covers a total geographical area of 106 hectares and falls under the 757038 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

Kaliaposi 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 Kaliaposi

According to the 2011 Census, Kaliaposi village had a total population of 286 people, including 150 males and 136 females, living in 59 households. The sex ratio was 907 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.09%, with male literacy at 61.02% and female literacy at 35.29%. The Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 237.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaliaposi

Kaliaposi 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 Kaliaposi

Kaliaposi 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 111.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Kaliaposi is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Baripada to Kaliaposi is about 181 km, with the usual travel time around ~5.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaliaposi

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

Health Facilities in Kaliaposi

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

FAQs about Kaliaposi