Kalgapur - Kamalnagar, Bidar

Kalgapur is a village situated in the Kamalnagar taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from Aurad and around 65 km from Bidar. Sonal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalgapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalgapur is 600013. The village covers a total geographical area of 666.2 hectares and falls under the 585417 pincode. Udgir ( Maharastra) is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

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

Population of Kalgapur

As per Census 2011, Kalgapur village has a total population of 1,658 people, consisting of 835 males and 823 females. The village has 320 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 205 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,055 literate and 603 illiterate residents. Additionally, 422 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 120 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,658835823
Child Population (0–6 yrs)205103102
Scheduled Castes (SC)422216206
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1205961
Literate Population1,055605450
Illiterate Population603230373

Nearby Villages of Kalgapur

Kalgapur 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)
HulsoorNorth2.65 km
Talwada (maratha)South-West2.85 km
SompurWest2.86 km
KhedEast3.75 km
DongapurSouth-East4.40 km
SonalaNorth-West5.13 km
ChandeshwarNorth5.19 km
AlandiEast5.20 km
AtnoorWest5.47 km
LanjwadaSouth-West6.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalgapur

Kalgapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kalgupur, while the nearest airport is Nanded Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Udgir ( Maharastra) to Kalgapur is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Kalgapur is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalgapur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kalgapur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kalgapur

Where is Kalgapur located?

Kalgapur village is located in Kamalnagar Taluka, Bidar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalgapur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalgapur is Sonal.

What is the pincode of Kalgapur?

The pincode of Kalgapur is 585417.

What is the population of Kalgapur?

Kalgapur has a total population of 1,658, including 835 males and 823 females.

How many households are there in Kalgapur?

There are 320 households in Kalgapur.

What is the literacy rate in Kalgapur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalgapur is 63.63%. Male literacy is 72.46% and female literacy is 54.68%.