Kalakeri - Nargund, Gadag

Kalakeri is a village situated in the Nargund taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Nargund and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Hunsikatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalakeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalakeri is 601877. The village covers a total geographical area of 1148.03 hectares and falls under the 582207 pincode. Nargund is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kalakeri

According to the 2011 Census, Kalakeri village had a total population of 1,313 people, including 671 males and 642 females, living in 243 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.33%, with male literacy at 90.02% and female literacy at 63.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 93, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 116.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalakeri

Kalakeri 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 Kalakeri

Kalakeri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mallapur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nargund to Kalakeri is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Kalakeri is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalakeri

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

Health Facilities in Kalakeri

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

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