Kalkere

Block / Taluka Channarayapatna
District Hassan
State Karnataka

About Kalkere

According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Kalkere village is 617247. Kalkere village is 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.

The total geographical area of village is 476.27 hectares. Kalkere has a total population of 1,186 peoples, out of which male population is 581 while female population is 605. This results in a sex ratio of approximately 1041 females for every 1,000 males. Literacy rate of kalkere village is 64.84% out of which 73.15% males and 56.86% females are literate. There are about 312 houses in kalkere village. Pincode of kalkere village locality is 573220.

When it comes to administration, Kalkere village is governed by a Sarpanch, who is an elected representative (Head of Village) chosen through local elections, as per the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. As per 2019 stats, Kalkere village comes under Shravanabelagola Vidhan Sabha constituency & Hassan Lok Sabha constituency. Channarayapatna is nearest town to kalkere village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 9km away.

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Population of Kalkere

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 1,186 581 605
Children (0-6) 96 44 52
Scheduled Castes (SC) 127 61 66
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 19 7 12
Literate Population 769 425 344
Illiterate Population 417 156 261

Connectivity of Kalkere

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within <5 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 5 - 10 km distance

Nearby Villages of Kalkere

Frequently Asked Questions about Kalkere

Where is Kalkere located?

Kalkere village is situated in Channarayapatna Taluka, within the Hassan district of Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalkere?

Kalkere serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.

What is the pincode of Kalkere?

The pincode of Kalkere is 573220, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.

What is the population of Kalkere as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kalkere is 1,186, with 581 males and 605 females.

How many households are there in Kalkere as per the 2011 Census?

As per the 2011 Census, Kalkere village has a total of 312 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kalkere as per the 2011 Census?

According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kalkere is 64.84%. The male literacy rate is 73.15%, while the female literacy rate is 56.86%.