Kalya - Magadi, Bengaluru South

Kalya is a village situated in the Magadi taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Magadi and around 35 km from Ramanagara. Kalya village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalya is 625938. The village covers a total geographical area of 588.3 hectares and falls under the 562120 pincode. Magadi is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kalya

According to the 2011 Census, Kalya village had a total population of 1,647 people, including 842 males and 805 females, living in 411 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.78%, with male literacy at 80.60% and female literacy at 66.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalya

Kalya 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 Kalya

Kalya is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magadi to Kalya is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Kalya is about 35 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalya

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

Health Facilities in Kalya

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

FAQs about Kalya