Kalmakaru - Sulya, Dakshina Kannada

Kalmakaru is a village situated in the Sulya taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sulya and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Mangalore. Kollamogru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalmakaru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalmakaru is 617792. The village covers a total geographical area of 1890.61 hectares and falls under the 574218 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Kalmakaru 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 Kalmakaru

According to the 2011 Census, Kalmakaru village had a total population of 1,167 people, including 592 males and 575 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 971 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 85.19%, with male literacy at 88.95% and female literacy at 81.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 35.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalmakaru

Kalmakaru 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 Kalmakaru

Public transport in the Kalmakaru is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Subrahmanya Road, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Kalmakaru is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kalmakaru is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalmakaru

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

Health Facilities in Kalmakaru

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

FAQs about Kalmakaru