Kalale - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Kalale is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 50 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Hosur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalale is 615048. The village covers a total geographical area of 434.63 hectares and falls under the 573137 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

Kalale 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 Kalale

As per Census 2011, Kalale village has a total population of 656 people, consisting of 311 males and 345 females. The village has 151 households and a sex ratio of 1,109 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 489 literate and 167 illiterate residents. Additionally, 147 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population656311345
Child Population (0–6 yrs)773839
Scheduled Castes (SC)1475988
Literate Population489250239
Illiterate Population16761106

Nearby Villages of Kalale

Kalale 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)
ThadakaluWest1.39 km
Kalale EstateNorth-East1.54 km
HanaseEast1.76 km
HosurNorth-West1.98 km
Hanase EstateEast2.32 km
EchalabeeduNorth-East2.47 km
KowkudiWest2.52 km
ManjurNorth2.87 km
SundahalliNorth3.00 km
SuntiSouth3.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalale

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kalale. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.4 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Kalale is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kalale is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalale

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kalale

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kalale

Where is Kalale located?

Kalale village is located in Sakleshpur Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalale?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalale is Hosur.

What is the pincode of Kalale?

The pincode of Kalale is 573137.

What is the population of Kalale?

Kalale has a total population of 656, including 311 males and 345 females.

How many households are there in Kalale?

There are 151 households in Kalale.

What is the literacy rate in Kalale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalale is 74.54%. Male literacy is 80.39% and female literacy is 69.28%.