Kalijapathar - Kutra, Sundargarh

Kalijapathar is a village situated in the Kutra tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kutra and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Kiringsira serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalijapathar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalijapathar is 384148. The village covers a total geographical area of 305 hectares and falls under the 770018 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

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

Population of Kalijapathar

As per Census 2011, Kalijapathar village has a total population of 283 people, consisting of 138 males and 145 females. The village has 68 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 29 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 182 literate and 101 illiterate residents. Additionally, 280 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kalijapathar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kalijapathar

Kalijapathar 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 Kalijapathar

Kalijapathar is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Sogra, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Kalijapathar is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kalijapathar is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalijapathar

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

Health Facilities in Kalijapathar

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

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