Kallol - Chikodi, Belagavi

Kallol is a village situated in the Chikodi taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Chikodi and around 95 km from Belgaum. Kallol village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallol is 597176. The village covers a total geographical area of 1232.47 hectares and falls under the 591244 pincode. Chikodi is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kallol

As per Census 2011, Kallol village has a total population of 5,171 people, consisting of 2,638 males and 2,533 females. The village has 988 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 567 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,634 literate and 1,537 illiterate residents. Additionally, 996 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 38 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population5,1712,6382,533
Child Population (0–6 yrs)567291276
Scheduled Castes (SC)996509487
Scheduled Tribes (ST)382117
Literate Population3,6342,0571,577
Illiterate Population1,537581956

Nearby Villages of Kallol

Kallol 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)
Hosa YedurNorth2.21 km
YadurNorth-East3.25 km
AnkaliSouth-East3.69 km
ExambaSouth-West3.98 km
Chandur - TekNorth4.21 km
ShiddapurwadiSouth4.56 km
DanwadNorth-West4.62 km
ChandurNorth-East4.63 km
ManjariEast5.15 km
YadurwadiNorth-East5.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kallol

Kallol is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Raybag, while the nearest airport is Kolhapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chikodi to Kallol is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Kallol is about 95 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 Kallol

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kallol

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

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

FAQs about Kallol

Where is Kallol located?

Kallol village is located in Chikodi Taluka, Belagavi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kallol?

Kallol is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kallol?

The pincode of Kallol is 591244.

What is the population of Kallol?

Kallol has a total population of 5,171, including 2,638 males and 2,533 females.

How many households are there in Kallol?

There are 988 households in Kallol.

What is the literacy rate in Kallol?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kallol is 70.28%. Male literacy is 77.98% and female literacy is 62.26%.