Kallipura - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Kallipura is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Kannegala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kallipura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallipura is 619566. The village covers a total geographical area of 729.03 hectares and falls under the 571126 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kallipura

As per Census 2011, Kallipura village has a total population of 500 people, consisting of 239 males and 261 females. The village has 97 households and a sex ratio of 1,092 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 289 literate and 211 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 160 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population500239261
Child Population (0–6 yrs)692544
Scheduled Castes (SC)271314
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1607783
Literate Population289156133
Illiterate Population21183128

Nearby Villages of Kallipura

Kallipura 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)
KunagahalliNorth-West1.34 km
HangaladahosahalliEast1.79 km
LakkipuraNorth-West3.38 km
DevarahalliNorth-East3.44 km
HonnegowdanahalliNorth-East3.64 km
KannegalaNorth3.70 km
HangalaEast4.42 km
BerambadiNorth-West5.34 km
Maguvinahallimel KamanahalliSouth-East5.92 km
PutthanapuraNorth-East5.93 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kallipura

Kallipura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udagamandalam, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 42.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Kallipura is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Kallipura is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kallipura

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kallipura

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kallipura

Where is Kallipura located?

Kallipura village is located in Gundlupet Taluka, Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kallipura?

The Gram Panchayat of Kallipura is Kannegala.

What is the pincode of Kallipura?

The pincode of Kallipura is 571126.

What is the population of Kallipura?

Kallipura has a total population of 500, including 239 males and 261 females.

How many households are there in Kallipura?

There are 97 households in Kallipura.

What is the literacy rate in Kallipura?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kallipura is 57.80%. Male literacy is 65.27% and female literacy is 50.96%.