Kelagalale - Sakleshpur, Hassan

Kelagalale is a village situated in the Sakleshpur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sakleshpur and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Biradahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelagalale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelagalale is 614879. The village covers a total geographical area of 403.63 hectares and falls under the 573127 pincode. Sakleshpur is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kelagalale 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 Kelagalale

According to the 2011 Census, Kelagalale village had a total population of 1,254 people, including 601 males and 653 females, living in 293 households. The sex ratio was 1,087 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.07%, with male literacy at 82.88% and female literacy at 71.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 312, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelagalale

Kelagalale 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 Kelagalale

Kelagalale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sakleshpur to Kelagalale is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kelagalale is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelagalale

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

Health Facilities in Kelagalale

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

FAQs about Kelagalale