Kalakandur - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Kalakandur is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Hanagallu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalakandur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalakandur is 617934. The village covers a total geographical area of 657.76 hectares and falls under the 571236 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kalakandur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Madikeri Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalakandur

According to the 2011 Census, Kalakandur village had a total population of 1,308 people, including 605 males and 703 females, living in 320 households. The sex ratio was 1,162 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.12%, with male literacy at 88.81% and female literacy at 72.74%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, 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 Kalakandur

Kalakandur 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 Kalakandur

Kalakandur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Kalakandur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Kalakandur 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 Kalakandur

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

Health Facilities in Kalakandur

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

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