Kalanja - Sulya, Dakshina Kannada

Kalanja is a village situated in the Sulya taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sulya and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Kalanja village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalanja is 617757. The village covers a total geographical area of 656.86 hectares and falls under the 574212 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kalanja

According to the 2011 Census, Kalanja village had a total population of 2,154 people, including 1,067 males and 1,087 females, living in 476 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.43%, with male literacy at 93.36% and female literacy at 81.67%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 232, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 194.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalanja

Kalanja 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 Kalanja

Kalanja is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Kaniuru Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Kalanja is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kalanja is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalanja

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

Health Facilities in Kalanja

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

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