Kalakapur - Ron, Gadag

Kalakapur is a village situated in the Ron taluka of Gadag district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ron and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Gadag. Hosalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalakapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalakapur is 601964. The village covers a total geographical area of 380.11 hectares and falls under the 582209 pincode. Ron is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Kalakapur 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 Kalakapur

According to the 2011 Census, Kalakapur village had a total population of 1,470 people, including 738 males and 732 females, living in 270 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.41%, with male literacy at 84.49% and female literacy at 56.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 35, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 24.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalakapur

Kalakapur 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 Kalakapur

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kalakapur. The nearest railway station is Somankatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ron to Kalakapur is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gadag to Kalakapur is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalakapur

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

Health Facilities in Kalakapur

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

FAQs about Kalakapur