Kalma - Gunupur, Rayagada

Kalma is a village situated in the Gunupur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gunupur and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Chalakamba serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalma village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalma is 426789. The village covers a total geographical area of 221 hectares and falls under the 765026 pincode. Gunupur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kalma

According to the 2011 Census, Kalma village had a total population of 901 people, including 448 males and 453 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 41.04%, with male literacy at 53.39% and female literacy at 29.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 44, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 614.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalma

Kalma 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 Kalma

Kalma is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gunupur, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gunupur to Kalma is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kalma is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalma

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

Health Facilities in Kalma

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

FAQs about Kalma