Kalagatta - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Kalagatta is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Muthugadur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalagatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalagatta is 605637. The village covers a total geographical area of 976.12 hectares and falls under the 577518 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kalagatta

According to the 2011 Census, Kalagatta village had a total population of 2,083 people, including 1,070 males and 1,013 females, living in 470 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.41%, with male literacy at 74.29% and female literacy at 58.16%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,298, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 265.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalagatta

Kalagatta 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 Kalagatta

Kalagatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sasalu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Kalagatta is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Kalagatta is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalagatta

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

Health Facilities in Kalagatta

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

FAQs about Kalagatta