Kalagane - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Kalagane is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Anemahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalagane village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalagane is 614902. The village covers a total geographical area of 167.6 hectares and falls under the 573134 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Kalagane 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 Kalagane

According to the 2011 Census, Kalagane village had a total population of 271 people, including 148 males and 123 females, living in 61 households. The sex ratio was 831 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.72%, with male literacy at 74.07% and female literacy at 64.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalagane

Kalagane 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 Kalagane

Kalagane is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Donigal, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Kalagane is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kalagane is about 46 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 Kalagane

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

Health Facilities in Kalagane

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

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