Kalavanchi - Bangarapet, Kolar

Kalavanchi is a village situated in the Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangarpet and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Thoppanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalavanchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalavanchi is 622639. The village covers a total geographical area of 423.93 hectares and falls under the 563129 pincode. Robertson Pet is the nearest town, located about 19 km away.

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

Population of Kalavanchi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalavanchi village had a total population of 1,460 people, including 723 males and 737 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.26%, with male literacy at 66.93% and female literacy at 49.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 370, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 10.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalavanchi

Kalavanchi 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 Kalavanchi

Kalavanchi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bisanattam, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertson Pet to Kalavanchi is about 19 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Kalavanchi is about 40 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 Kalavanchi

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

Health Facilities in Kalavanchi

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

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