Kalkere - Anekal, Bengaluru Urban

Kalkere is a village situated in the Anekal taluka of Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Anekal and around 20 km from Bangalore. Mantapa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalkere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkere is 613134. The village covers a total geographical area of 120.88 hectares and falls under the 560083 pincode. Bbmp is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kalkere

As per Census 2011, Kalkere village has a total population of 2,793 people, consisting of 1,761 males and 1,032 females. The village has 770 households and a sex ratio of 586 females per 1,000 males. There are 281 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,095 literate and 698 illiterate residents. Additionally, 694 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kalkere are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kalkere

Kalkere 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 Kalkere

Kalkere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Heelalige, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bbmp to Kalkere is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore to Kalkere is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalkere

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

Health Facilities in Kalkere

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

FAQs about Kalkere