Kalalanka - Thanagazi, Alwar

Kalalanka is a village situated in the Thanagazi tehsil of Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Thanagazi and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Alwar. Mejod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalalanka village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalalanka is 073147. The village covers a total geographical area of 373 hectares and falls under the 301022 pincode. Viratnagar is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kalalanka

According to the 2011 Census, Kalalanka village had a total population of 1,077 people, including 570 males and 507 females, living in 186 households. The sex ratio was 889 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.65%, with male literacy at 69.71% and female literacy at 23.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 67, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 794.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,077570507
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1878899
Scheduled Castes (SC)673631
Scheduled Tribes (ST)794420374
Literate Population43333697
Illiterate Population644234410

Nearby Villages of Kalalanka

Kalalanka 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShyampuraEast1.34 km
JaisinghpuraNorth-West1.58 km
DeraSouth-West1.72 km
HodayliSouth2.09 km
Bamanwas ChauganSouth-West2.46 km
MejodNorth2.48 km
BanchhriSouth-East2.60 km
RaipuraEast2.75 km
KharrikaNorth-East3.32 km
DoomedaWest3.51 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalalanka

Kalalanka 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 Dhigawara, while the nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Viratnagar to Kalalanka is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Alwar to Kalalanka 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 Kalalanka

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kalalanka

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kalalanka

Where is Kalalanka located?

Kalalanka village is located in Thanagazi Tehsil, Alwar district, Rajasthan, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalalanka?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalalanka is Mejod.

What is the pincode of Kalalanka?

The pincode of Kalalanka is 301022.

What is the population of Kalalanka?

Kalalanka had a total population of 1,077, including 570 males and 507 females.

How many households are there in Kalalanka?

Kalalanka had 186 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kalalanka?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalalanka was 48.65%. Male literacy was 69.71% and female literacy was 23.77%.