Kalas - Kundgol, Dharwad

Kalas is a village situated in the Kundgol taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kundgol and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Kalas village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalas is 602572. The village covers a total geographical area of 2389.36 hectares and falls under the 581107 pincode. Lakshmeshwar is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kalas

As per Census 2011, Kalas village has a total population of 7,219 people, consisting of 3,747 males and 3,472 females. The village has 1,406 households and a sex ratio of 926 females per 1,000 males. There are 872 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 4,427 literate and 2,792 illiterate residents. Additionally, 871 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 239 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kalas are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kalas

Kalas 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 Kalas

Public transport in the Kalas is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gudgeri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakshmeshwar to Kalas is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Kalas is about 80 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 Kalas

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

Health Facilities in Kalas

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

FAQs about Kalas