Kalkere

Kalkere is a village located in Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 9km away from sub-district headquarter Channarayapatna (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Kalkere village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kalkere unique in its vibrant Channarayapatna-Hassan region. You’ll see Kalkere’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kalkere

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kalkere is 617247. The village spans a total geographical area of 476.27 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573220. Channarayapatna is nearest town to Kalkere village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kalkere village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Shravanabelagola Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kalkere

Population of Kalkere

According to the 2011 Census, Kalkere has a total population of about 1,186, with approximately 581 males and 605 females. The sex ratio is around 1041 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 96 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 127 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 19. The overall literacy rate is approximately 64.84%, with male literacy at about 73.15% and female literacy near 56.86%. There are around 312 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kalkere's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kalkere

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kalkere. As per the 2011 stats, Kalkere had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kalkere

Knowing the nearby villages of Kalkere helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kalkere.

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