Kalodih - Rajagangapur, Sundargarh

Kalodih is a village situated in the Rajagangapur tehsil of Sundargarh district, Odisha. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Rajagangapur and around 89 km from the district headquarters in Sundargarh. Panposh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalodih village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalodih is 384231. The village covers a total geographical area of 729 hectares and falls under the 770017 pincode. Rajagangapur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kalodih 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 Kalodih

As per Census 2011, Kalodih village has a total population of 546 people, consisting of 260 males and 286 females. The village has 112 households and a sex ratio of 1,100 females per 1,000 males. There are 85 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 267 literate and 279 illiterate residents. Additionally, 545 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalodih

Kalodih 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 Kalodih

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kalodih. The nearest railway station is Kanshbahal, while the nearest airport is Jharsuguda Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Rajagangapur to Kalodih is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Sundargarh to Kalodih is about 89 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalodih

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

Health Facilities in Kalodih

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

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