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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kallol village had a total population of 5,171 people, including 2,638 males and 2,533 females, living in 988 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.93%, with male literacy at 87.64% and female literacy at 69.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 996, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 38.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Kallol