Kalyan Chart

What Is Kalyan Chart

The origins of satta matka date back to the 1960s when it started under the name ‘Ankada Jugar’. At the time, dealers would draw three cards randomly from a deck and punters would bet on the numbers drawn. Later in 1962, the system was changed to picking random numbers from a pot or ‘matka’. Kalyanji Bhagat, a farmer from Kalyan, is credited with starting the Kalyan chart and making satta matka a full-fledged lottery-based gambling activity in Mumbai and other parts of India.

The Traditional Format

In its traditional form, satta matka involved writing numbers from 0 to 9 on small slips of paper known as ‘khaiwal’. A ‘matka’ would hold these slips, and a young boy would pull out a random one to declare the winning number. The person who had placed bets on that number would receive the prize money. This was done twice daily, in the afternoon and evening.

The game started out with just 9 numbers but later evolved to add more. Standard playing card decks would generate tens digits between 0-9. This expanded the numbers pool from single digits 0-9 to two-digit numbers from 00 to 99. First, the tens digit would be generated, followed by the single digit number pulled from the matka.

When the cards produced 2 and 4, and the matka supplied the single digit, it resulted in the winning number being 24. Punters had the option to place bets on the tens digit, the ones digit, or two-digit combinations. Betting exclusively on the digit pool of 0-9 numbers was known as ‘single satta,’ while staking wagers on two-digit numbers spanning from 00 to 99 was termed ‘duplex satta.’

Transition to Ratan Matka Charts

So, the early 1960s, the traditional matka format was discontinued and replaced by Ratan Matka charts which used randomly generated numbers. Operators would release the Ratan Matka charts with random numbers to agents who would then distribute them to the public.

People would place bets on their chosen single or two-digit numbers and wait for the results which were publicly announced after some time. Winnings would be calculated based on the total money pooled on each number. The more bets on a number, the lower the individual payout.

Emergence of Kalyan Chart

In 1962, Kalyanji Bhagat started the ‘Kalyan Worli Matka’ which centered around the Kalyan neighborhood in Mumbai. He introduced the new Kalyan chart as an alternative to the Ratan charts. These proved to be more popular and soon eclipsed the Ratan matka system.

The Kalyan chart contained numbers from 00 to 99. Certain numbers were given higher weights when generating the random numbers for the charts. Numbers ending in specific digits like 1, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 17, 21, 23, 28, 37, 47, 53, 54, 63, 67, 71, 74, 77, 83, 84, 87, 91, 94, 95 had higher probability of getting drawn.

The weighted method of number generation lent a slight advantage to experienced punters who tracked and analyzed the probability patterns. But for most people, it was seen as a game of pure chance.

Twice Daily Draws

Kalyan matka charts are released twice a day – once in the afternoon at around 3:30 PM and then in the evening around 9:30 PM. The afternoon session is known simply as ‘Kalyan’ while the night one is called ‘Kalyan Night’. Punters can place bets and claim winnings separately for the two sessions.

The Kalyan chart contains 10 lines of random two-digit numbers from 00 to 99. The last digit or ones number is considered more significant for betting and payout calculations. Punters place bets by selecting a single digit number from 0 to 9 and the results are determined basis the ones digit of the randomly generated numbers.

Types of Bets in Kalyan Chart

There are different ways to bet on the Kalyan chart:

• Single: Betting on any one-digit number from 0 to 9
• Jodi/Pair: Betting on a two-digit combination from 00 to 99
• Patti/Panna: Betting on a three-digit number combination
• Half Sangam: Betting on the last two digits of any line
• Full Sangam: Betting on all four two-digit numbers on a line
• Kuber: Betting on multiple-digit combinations together

Payouts are calculated by first determining the net payout for each number based on the total bids received. This net payout amount is then multiplied by a predetermined rate for each bet type to arrive at the winner’s payout.

Distribution Channels

Earlier, the Kalyan chart was distributed locally through agents and sub-agents. But with the growth of technology and communication channels, the distribution became much broader.

Charts are now commonly shared via messaging platforms like WhatsApp or Telegram on a mass scale. Betting and collection of money happens through a network of local bookies. They aggregate and coordinate the bets before transmitting the money to the satta matka operators.

Complex Underground Network

Over the decades, Satta Matka has grown into a complex betting network run by various syndicates and operators. It generates estimated annual revenues of over $500 million. Numerous Matka kingpins control operations worth crores of rupees.

Though matka gambling is illegal in India, it continues to thrive given the involvement of powerful underworld entities. Corrupt law enforcement officers, politicians, businessmen etc also have a stake in the operations.

The Kalyan chart forms the core element around which the activities of the sprawling underground satta matka system revolve. The random number generation, bidding, and payout disbursal all depend on the Kalyan chart. Their twice daily release fuels the betting frenzy around the country.

Hopes and Dreams

For the punters, Matka represents hope and opportunity to realize dreams. The majority participating are from low-income groups. The attraction lies in the ability to bet small amounts for the chance to win huge payouts.

The punters range from poor laborers, vendors, and household helpers to lower middle-class clerks and small business owners. Even well-off people are drawn by the lure of easy money. Women also participate equally in Matka gambling.

The weighted random number generation ensures occasional big wins which become fodder for urban legends that inspire more people to try their luck. Stories of cycle-rickshaw drivers or maids winning a crore keep hopes alive.

Adverse Effects

However, Satta Matka also has many downsides. The most adverse effect is the debt traps and financial ruin faced by compulsive gamblers who lose much more than they can afford. It destroys families and lives.

The syndicates coerce and threaten gamblers to pay their losses. The practice also leads to crimes like kidnapping and extortion. Being illegal, there is always a background threat of violence. Scams and cheating are also common.

Attempts to Curb Matka

Given the adverse effects, the government has tried several times to crack down on matka gambling. The major disruption happened in the 80s and 90s due to raids and arrests of key operators like Ratan Khatri.

Despite sporadic restrictions, the betting networks quickly find new ways to operate. Advancements in communication technology have also made enforcement much harder in recent times.

But the socio-economic realities mean that matka gambling continues to flourish as a rare gambling avenue for the poorer sections of society. The Kalyan charts remain intrinsically tied to the massive satta matka betting system as its core element.

FAQS

Q: What are Kalyan chart?

A: The Kalyan chart is randomly generated two-digit numbers from 00 to 99 that form the basis of satta matka style betting and lottery gambling in India. They originated in Mumbai in the 1960s.

Q: How are Kalyan chart numbers generated?

A: The numbers are generated via a weighted random number system that gives higher probability to certain digits. The random numbers are published twice daily as the Kalyan and Kalyan Night charts.

Q: How do people bet on the Kalyan chart?

A: Punters place bets on single-digit or two-digit number combinations of their choice before the results are announced. Bets are placed via local bookies who coordinate with matka operators.

Q: What are the different types of bets?

A: The main bet types are Single, Jodi, Patti, Half Sangam, Full Sangam and Kuber. Payouts vary based on total bids on a number.

Q: How much money is involved in Satta matka?

A: Estimates suggest the annual revenues from Satta Matka in India are over $500 million. Many syndicates control operations worth tens of crores of rupees.

Q: Is matka gambling legal in India?

A: No, satta matka is illegal as per the Public Gambling Act of 1867. But it continues to operate through underground channels.

Q: Why is matka gambling so popular if illegal?

A: The opportunity to bet small amounts for huge potential payouts attracts low-income groups. Dreams of winning big keep the poor and hopefuls engaged.

Q: What are the adverse impacts of matka gambling?

A: It leads to financial ruin for compulsive gamblers, destroys families, traps people in debt, and fuels crimes like extortion.

Q: How Kalyan chart distributed?

A: Earlier by agents, but now predominantly via messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram which provide mass reach.

Satta Matka Kalyan Time Table

MARKET	OPEN	CLOSE
TIME BAZAR	01:10 PM	02:10 PM
MILAN DAY	03.10 PM	05.10 PM
KALYAN	04.20 PM	06.20 PM
MILAN NIGHT	09.00 PM	11.00 PM
RAJDHANI NIGHT	09.25 PM	11.35 PM
MAIN BAZAR	09.40 PM	12.05 AM
KALYAN NIGHT	09.25 PM	11.30 PM

So in summary, Kalyan or Matka charts have fueled a unique gambling phenomenon in India for decades. The special weighted random number system used to generate the charts lends an aura of being a “game of skill and chance”. This drives participation from all sections despite being illegal and risky. Efforts to curb matka have not succeeded due to the powerful entities involved and the socio-economic realities that sustain it. The Kalyan chart remains the central pillar on which this massive underground betting network thrives.