Kalkere

Block / Taluka Kadur
District Chikmagalur
State Karnataka

About Kalkere

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kalkere village is 609397. Kalkere village is located in Kadur taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 35km away from sub-district headquarter Kadur (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Kalkere village is also a gram panchayat.

The total geographical area of village is 1272.04 hectares. Kalkere has a total population of 1,954 peoples, out of which male population is 962 while female population is 992. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1031 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kalkere village is 65.61% out of which 72.66% males and 58.77% females are literate. There are about 455 houses in kalkere village. Pincode of kalkere village locality is 577180.

When it comes to administration, Kalkere village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kalkere village comes under Kadur Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hassan Lok Sabha constituency. Hosdurga is nearest town to kalkere village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 15km away.

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Population of Kalkere

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,954 962 992
Literate Population 1,282 699 583
Illiterate Population 672 263 409

Connectivity of Kalkere

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kalkere

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalkere

Where is Kalkere located?

Kalkere village is situated in Kadur Taluka, within the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalkere?

Kalkere serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Kalkere?

The pincode of Kalkere is 577180, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Kalkere as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kalkere is 1,954, with 962 males and 992 females.

How many households are there in Kalkere as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kalkere village has a total of 455 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kalkere as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kalkere is 65.61%. The male literacy rate is 72.66%, while the female literacy rate is 58.77%.