Kalaon - Bighapur, Unnao

Kalaon is a village situated in the Bighapur tehsil of Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bighapur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Unnao. Kalaon village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalaon is 142668. The village covers a total geographical area of 321.46 hectares and falls under the 209827 pincode. Unnao is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kalaon village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Gram Pradhan serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Purwa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Unnao Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalaon

According to the 2011 Census, Kalaon village had a total population of 785 people, including 425 males and 360 females, living in 143 households. The sex ratio was 847 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.79%, with male literacy at 87.89% and female literacy at 59.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 316.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalaon

Kalaon 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 Kalaon

Kalaon is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kulha-halt, while the nearest airport is Kanpur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Unnao to Kalaon is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalaon

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

Health Facilities in Kalaon

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

FAQs about Kalaon