Kalagonda - Hirekerur, Haveri

Kalagonda is a village situated in the Hirekerur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hirekerur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Abalur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalagonda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalagonda is 604383. The village covers a total geographical area of 517.87 hectares and falls under the 581111 pincode. Hirekerur is the nearest town, located about 3 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 Hirekerur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Haveri Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalagonda

According to the 2011 Census, Kalagonda village had a total population of 1,489 people, including 772 males and 717 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 929 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.07%, with male literacy at 87.46% and female literacy at 72.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 581.

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

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:

Transport and Connectivity of Kalagonda

Kalagonda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Byadgi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hirekerur to Kalagonda is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Kalagonda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 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:

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:

FAQs about Kalagonda