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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kalasinda village has a total population of 1,248 people, consisting of 625 males and 623 females. The village has 298 households and a sex ratio of 996 females per 1,000 males. There are 101 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 804 literate and 444 illiterate residents. Additionally, 135 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,248625623
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1014754
Scheduled Castes (SC)1356570
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 has a total population of 1,248, including 625 males and 623 females.

How many households are there in Kalasinda?

There are 298 households in Kalasinda.

What is the literacy rate in Kalasinda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalasinda is 64.42%. Male literacy is 74.08% and female literacy is 54.74%.