Kalliganur - Gajendragad, Gadag

Kalliganur is a village situated in the Gajendragad taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Ron and around 68 km from Gadag. Lakkalakatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalliganur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalliganur is 601932. The village covers a total geographical area of 805.09 hectares and falls under the 582211 pincode. Gajendragarh is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Kalliganur

According to the 2011 Census, Kalliganur village had a total population of 1,740 people, including 857 males and 883 females, living in 328 households. The sex ratio was 1,030 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.79%, with male literacy at 76.54% and female literacy at 48.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 339, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 120.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalliganur

Kalliganur 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 Kalliganur

Kalliganur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jakanur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gajendragarh to Kalliganur is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Kalliganur is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalliganur

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

Health Facilities in Kalliganur

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

FAQs about Kalliganur