Kalkere - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Kalkere is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Dummi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalkere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkere is 605681. The village covers a total geographical area of 962.31 hectares and falls under the 577531 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kalkere 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 Kalkere

According to the 2011 Census, Kalkere village had a total population of 2,615 people, including 1,367 males and 1,248 females, living in 542 households. The sex ratio was 913 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.24%, with male literacy at 83.51% and female literacy at 68.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,462, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 121.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalkere

Kalkere 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 Kalkere

Kalkere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nulemuru Halt, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Kalkere is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Kalkere is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalkere

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

Health Facilities in Kalkere

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

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