Karalga - Khanapur, Belagavi

Karalga is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Khanapur and around 50 km from Belgaum. Hebbal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karalga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karalga is 597894. The village covers a total geographical area of 991.31 hectares and falls under the 591120 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Karalga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Khanapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Karalga

According to the 2011 Census, Karalga village had a total population of 2,135 people, including 1,075 males and 1,060 females, living in 468 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.30%, with male literacy at 87.79% and female literacy at 70.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102.

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

Nearby Villages of Karalga

Karalga 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 Karalga

Karalga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Khanapur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Karalga is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Karalga is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karalga

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

Health Facilities in Karalga

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

FAQs about Karalga