Kalalghatta - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Kalalghatta is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Nelamangala and around 43 km from Bangalore Rural. Kalalaghatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalalghatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalalghatta is 624828. The village covers a total geographical area of 287.82 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kalalghatta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Nelamangala Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chikkballapur Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalalghatta

According to the 2011 Census, Kalalghatta village had a total population of 693 people, including 384 males and 309 females, living in 144 households. The sex ratio was 805 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.95%, with male literacy at 88.12% and female literacy at 78.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 138.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population693384309
Child Population (0–6 yrs)703931
Scheduled Castes (SC)1387365
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population523304219
Illiterate Population1708090

Nearby Villages of Kalalghatta

Kalalghatta 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)
HarvesandraSouth-West1.07 km
NarasapuraNorth1.20 km
KodihalliWest1.57 km
IsuvanahalliNorth-East1.85 km
AlunaikanahalliSouth-West1.87 km
GovenahalliSouth-West2.06 km
GundenahalliNorth2.08 km
JakkanahalliSouth-East2.11 km
MinnapuraSouth2.44 km
Thyamagondlu AmanikereNorth-West2.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalalghatta

Public transport in the Kalalghatta is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dodbele, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 2-5 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Kalalghatta is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Kalalghatta is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalalghatta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kalalghatta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kalalghatta

Where is Kalalghatta located?

Kalalghatta village is located in Nelamangala Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kalalghatta?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalalghatta is Kalalaghatta.

What is the population of Kalalghatta?

Kalalghatta had a total population of 693, including 384 males and 309 females.

How many households are there in Kalalghatta?

Kalalghatta had 144 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kalalghatta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalalghatta was 83.95%. Male literacy was 88.12% and female literacy was 78.78%.