Kalasa - Kalasa, Chikkamagaluru

Kalasa is a village situated in the Kalasa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 60 km from Mudigere and around 90 km from Chikmagalur. Kalasa (mavinakere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalasa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalasa is 609898. The village covers a total geographical area of 6372.25 hectares and falls under the 577124 pincode. Kudremukh is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kalasa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Kalasa

According to the 2011 Census, Kalasa village had a total population of 11,198 people, including 5,553 males and 5,645 females, living in 2,647 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.01%, with male literacy at 85.23% and female literacy at 74.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,893, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,664.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalasa

Kalasa 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 Kalasa

Kalasa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kudremukh to Kalasa is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Kalasa is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalasa

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

Health Facilities in Kalasa

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

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