Kelaginakanive - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Kelaginakanive is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 113 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Santhegudda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelaginakanive village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelaginakanive is 605150. The village covers a total geographical area of 788.14 hectares and falls under the 577540 pincode. Bellary is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kelaginakanive

According to the 2011 Census, Kelaginakanive village had a total population of 467 people, including 239 males and 228 females, living in 71 households. The sex ratio was 954 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.19%, with male literacy at 73.66% and female literacy at 43.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 11, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 455.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelaginakanive

Kelaginakanive 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 Kelaginakanive

Kelaginakanive is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Obalapuram, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 20.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bellary to Kelaginakanive is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Kelaginakanive is about 113 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelaginakanive

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

Health Facilities in Kelaginakanive

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

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