Kalasinda - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Kalasinda is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Gulasinda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalasinda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalasinda is 617203. The village covers a total geographical area of 624.85 hectares and falls under the 573116 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kalasinda

According to the 2011 Census, Kalasinda village had a total population of 1,248 people, including 625 males and 623 females, living in 298 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.10%, with male literacy at 80.10% and female literacy at 59.93%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,248625623
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1014754
Scheduled Castes (SC)1356570
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population804463341
Illiterate Population444162282

Nearby Villages of Kalasinda

Kalasinda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChikkanayakanahalliNorth-West1.64 km
VaddarahalliNorth1.78 km
KarimaranahalliSouth-East1.99 km
GulasindaSouth-West2.12 km
ByaladakereNorth-West2.40 km
SorekaipuraEast2.84 km
KalkereNorth-East2.97 km
ChikkamathighattaWest2.99 km
ChikkondanahalliSouth3.42 km
DoddamathighattaSouth-West3.47 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalasinda

Kalasinda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sravanur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Kalasinda is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kalasinda is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalasinda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kalasinda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kalasinda

Where is Kalasinda located?

Kalasinda village is located in Channarayapatna Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kalasinda?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalasinda is Gulasinda.

What is the pincode of Kalasinda?

The pincode of Kalasinda is 573116.

What is the population of Kalasinda?

Kalasinda had a total population of 1,248, including 625 males and 623 females.

How many households are there in Kalasinda?

Kalasinda had 298 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kalasinda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalasinda was 70.10%. Male literacy was 80.10% and female literacy was 59.93%.