Kialanda - Delanga, Puri

Kialanda is a village situated in the Delanga tehsil of Puri district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Delanga and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Puri. Jenapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kialanda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kialanda is 408661. The village covers a total geographical area of 97 hectares and falls under the 752046 pincode. Puri is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kialanda

According to the 2011 Census, Kialanda village had a total population of 405 people, including 210 males and 195 females, living in 100 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.84%, with male literacy at 93.58% and female literacy at 73.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138.

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

Nearby Villages of Kialanda

Kialanda 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 Kialanda

Kialanda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bir Purushottampur, while the nearest airport is Biju Patnaik Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Puri to Kialanda is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Puri to Kialanda is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kialanda

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

Health Facilities in Kialanda

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

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