Kallakere - Alur, Hassan

Kallakere is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Taluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kallakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallakere is 616305. The village covers a total geographical area of 72.1 hectares and falls under the 573213 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kallakere

As per Census 2011, Kallakere village has a total population of 238 people, consisting of 110 males and 128 females. The village has 59 households and a sex ratio of 1,163 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 129 literate and 109 illiterate residents. Additionally, 84 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kallakere

Kallakere 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 Kallakere

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kallakere. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Kallakere is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kallakere is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kallakere

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

Health Facilities in Kallakere

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

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