Kalhal - Ramdurg, Belagavi

Kalhal is a village situated in the Ramdurg taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Ramdurg and around 135 km from Belgaum. Sangal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalhal is 598401. The village covers a total geographical area of 1014.79 hectares and falls under the 591127 pincode. Nargund is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kalhal

According to the 2011 Census, Kalhal village had a total population of 2,204 people, including 1,151 males and 1,053 females, living in 446 households. The sex ratio was 915 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.28%, with male literacy at 79.26% and female literacy at 60.54%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 148, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 89.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalhal

Kalhal 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 Kalhal

Kalhal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lakhmapur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nargund to Kalhal is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Kalhal is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalhal

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

Health Facilities in Kalhal

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

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