Kalagam - Kashipur, Rayagada

Kalagam is a village situated in the Kashipur tehsil of Rayagada district, Odisha. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kashipur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Rayagada . Mandibisi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalagam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalagam is 425771. The village covers a total geographical area of 116 hectares and falls under the 765015 pincode. Rayagada is the nearest town, located about 98 km away.

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

Population of Kalagam

According to the 2011 Census, Kalagam village had a total population of 548 people, including 253 males and 295 females, living in 146 households. The sex ratio was 1,166 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 32.01%, with male literacy at 40.10% and female literacy at 25.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 109, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 438.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalagam

Kalagam 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 Kalagam

Kalagam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Leliguma, while the nearest airport is Utkela Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rayagada to Kalagam is about 98 km, with a usual travel time of around ~2.8 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Rayagada to Kalagam is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalagam

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

Health Facilities in Kalagam

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

FAQs about Kalagam