Kalguddi - Hangal, Haveri

Kalguddi is a village situated in the Hangal taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hangal and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Kirawadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalguddi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalguddi is 604188. The village covers a total geographical area of 93.55 hectares and falls under the 581120 pincode. Hangal is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kalguddi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalguddi village had a total population of 847 people, including 438 males and 409 females, living in 187 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.29%, with male literacy at 84.73% and female literacy at 54.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 783, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 54.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalguddi

Kalguddi 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 Kalguddi

Kalguddi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Haveri, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hangal to Kalguddi is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Kalguddi is about 35 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 Kalguddi

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

Health Facilities in Kalguddi

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

FAQs about Kalguddi