Kavalikere - Alur, Hassan

Kavalikere is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 10 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Dodda Kanagal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kavalikere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kavalikere is 616409. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.4 hectares and falls under the 573217 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Kavalikere 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 Kavalikere

As per Census 2011, Kavalikere village has a total population of 886 people, consisting of 439 males and 447 females. The village has 217 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 491 literate and 395 illiterate residents. Additionally, 154 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kavalikere

Kavalikere 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 Kavalikere

Kavalikere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 82.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Kavalikere is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kavalikere is about 10 km, with the usual travel time around 15-30 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kavalikere

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

Health Facilities in Kavalikere

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

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