Kalakodu - Kalasa, Chikkamagaluru

Kalakodu is a village situated in the Kalasa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 62 km from Mudigere and around 72 km from Chikmagalur. Samse serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalakodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalakodu is 609893. The village covers a total geographical area of 2945.81 hectares and falls under the 577124 pincode. Kudremukh is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kalakodu

According to the 2011 Census, Kalakodu village had a total population of 650 people, including 331 males and 319 females, living in 136 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.83%, with male literacy at 85.57% and female literacy at 74.05%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 49, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 212.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalakodu

Kalakodu 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 Kalakodu

Public transport in the Kalakodu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bantawala, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kudremukh to Kalakodu is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Kalakodu is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalakodu

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

Health Facilities in Kalakodu

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

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