Kalosihiria - Panposh, Sundargarh

Kalosihiria is a village situated in the Panposh tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 4 km from Biramitrapur and around 119 km from Sundargarh. Kalosihiria village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalosihiria is 384346. The village covers a total geographical area of 774 hectares and falls under the 770039 pincode. Raurkela is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kalosihiria

As per Census 2011, Kalosihiria village has a total population of 927 people, consisting of 462 males and 465 females. The village has 210 households and a sex ratio of 1,006 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 472 literate and 455 illiterate residents. Additionally, 22 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 791 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalosihiria

Kalosihiria 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 Kalosihiria

Kalosihiria is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kuarmunda, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Raurkela to Kalosihiria is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kalosihiria is about 119 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalosihiria

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

Health Facilities in Kalosihiria

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

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