Kalagonda - Byadgi, Haveri

Kalagonda is a village situated in the Byadgi taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Byadgi and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Keravadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalagonda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalagonda is 604285. The village covers a total geographical area of 596.31 hectares and falls under the 581106 pincode. Byadgi is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Kalagonda village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Byadgi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Haveri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalagonda

As per Census 2011, Kalagonda village has a total population of 1,304 people, consisting of 686 males and 618 females. The village has 274 households and a sex ratio of 900 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 888 literate and 416 illiterate residents. Additionally, 250 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 113 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,304686618
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1648381
Scheduled Castes (SC)250131119
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1136251
Literate Population888515373
Illiterate Population416171245

Nearby Villages of Kalagonda

Kalagonda 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)
ThippalapurSouth1.58 km
NagalapurSouth-West2.40 km
Khurda VeerapuraNorth-East2.56 km
HedigondaNorth-West2.89 km
TimakapurNorth3.08 km
MasanagiEast3.20 km
IngalagondiWest3.40 km
KerawadiSouth-East3.52 km
ChinnikattiSouth3.53 km
NellikoppaSouth-West3.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kalagonda

Kalagonda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Byadgi to Kalagonda is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Kalagonda is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalagonda

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

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

Health Facilities in Kalagonda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kalagonda

Where is Kalagonda located?

Kalagonda village is located in Byadgi Taluka, Haveri district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalagonda?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalagonda is Keravadi.

What is the pincode of Kalagonda?

The pincode of Kalagonda is 581106.

What is the population of Kalagonda?

Kalagonda has a total population of 1,304, including 686 males and 618 females.

How many households are there in Kalagonda?

There are 274 households in Kalagonda.

What is the literacy rate in Kalagonda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalagonda is 68.10%. Male literacy is 75.07% and female literacy is 60.36%.