Kalsar - Mahuva, Bhavnagar
Kalsar is a village situated in the Mahuva taluka of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mahuva and around 96 km from the district headquarters in Bhavnagar. Kalsar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalsar is 516774. The village covers a total geographical area of 1974.57 hectares and falls under the 364130 pincode. Mahuva is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.
Kalsar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mahuva Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Amreli Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Population of Kalsar
As per Census 2011, Kalsar village has a total population of 9,230 people, consisting of 4,622 males and 4,608 females. The village has 1,373 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 1,366 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,701 literate and 4,529 illiterate residents. Additionally, 146 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.
Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kalsar are given below:
| Category | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,230 | 4,622 | 4,608 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1,366 | 707 | 659 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 146 | 73 | 73 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 26 | 14 | 12 |
| Literate Population | 4,701 | 2,875 | 1,826 |
| Illiterate Population | 4,529 | 1,747 | 2,782 |
Nearby Villages of Kalsar
Kalsar is surrounded by several nearby villages in its surroundings. These villages are part of the local area and are commonly connected through local routes and daily movement of people.
Transport and Connectivity of Kalsar
Public transport in the Kalsar is mainly available through bus services.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Yes | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | No | Available within >10 km |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mahuva to Kalsar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bhavnagar to Kalsar is about 96 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Kalsar
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kalsar village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | Yes | Available within village |
| ATM | Yes | Available within village |
| Post Office | Yes | Available within village |
Health Facilities in Kalsar
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kalsar village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | Yes | Available within village |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | Yes | Available within village |
FAQs about Kalsar
Where is Kalsar located?
Kalsar village is located in Mahuva Taluka, Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kalsar?
Kalsar is its own Gram Panchayat.
What is the pincode of Kalsar?
The pincode of Kalsar is 364130.
What is the population of Kalsar?
Kalsar has a total population of 9,230, including 4,622 males and 4,608 females.
How many households are there in Kalsar?
There are 1,373 households in Kalsar.
What is the literacy rate in Kalsar?
As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalsar is 50.93%. Male literacy is 62.20% and female literacy is 39.63%.