Kaliwal - Savanur, Haveri

Kaliwal is a village situated in the Savanur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Savanur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Ichangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaliwal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaliwal is 604017. The village covers a total geographical area of 1028.34 hectares and falls under the 581118 pincode. Lakshmeshwar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kaliwal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Haveri Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kaliwal

According to the 2011 Census, Kaliwal village had a total population of 1,960 people, including 968 males and 992 females, living in 404 households. The sex ratio was 1,025 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.79%, with male literacy at 85.60% and female literacy at 67.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 150, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 365.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,960968992
Child Population (0–6 yrs)267121146
Scheduled Castes (SC)1506981
Scheduled Tribes (ST)365178187
Literate Population1,300725575
Illiterate Population660243417

Nearby Villages of Kaliwal

Kaliwal 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)
BhairapurEast3.07 km
KadakolaWest3.41 km
SiddapurNorth-East3.67 km
KrishnapurSouth-West4.54 km
ChikkamaralihalliSouth4.55 km
MelmuriSouth-East4.66 km
HiremaralihalliSouth4.69 km
HesarurNorth4.95 km
BasavankoppaNorth-West5.52 km
VadnikoppaWest5.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kaliwal

Kaliwal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Savanur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lakshmeshwar to Kaliwal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Kaliwal is about 26 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 Kaliwal

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

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

Health Facilities in Kaliwal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kaliwal 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)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kaliwal

Where is Kaliwal located?

Kaliwal village is located in Savanur Taluka, Haveri district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kaliwal?

The Gram Panchayat of Kaliwal is Ichangi.

What is the pincode of Kaliwal?

The pincode of Kaliwal is 581118.

What is the population of Kaliwal?

Kaliwal had a total population of 1,960, including 968 males and 992 females.

How many households are there in Kaliwal?

Kaliwal had 404 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kaliwal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaliwal was 76.79%. Male literacy was 85.60% and female literacy was 67.97%.