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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kalavanchi village has a total population of 1,460 people, consisting of 723 males and 737 females. The village has 289 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 164 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 755 literate and 705 illiterate residents. Additionally, 370 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 10 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kalavanchi are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,460723737
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1648876
Scheduled Castes (SC)370188182
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1055
Literate Population755425330
Illiterate Population705298407

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ThoppanahalliWest1.22 km
PolenahalliSouth-East1.34 km
ChinnakamanahalliNorth-East1.67 km
KundarasanahalliSouth2.20 km
BhuvanahalliNorth-East2.21 km
MittahalliNorth2.25 km
ChamanahalliWest2.33 km
DasaramaleSouth-West2.37 km
GundaralahalliEast2.88 km
DonimadaguEast3.06 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kalavanchi

Where is Kalavanchi located?

Kalavanchi village is located in Bangarapet Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kalavanchi?

The Gram Panchayat of Kalavanchi is Thoppanahalli.

What is the pincode of Kalavanchi?

The pincode of Kalavanchi is 563129.

What is the population of Kalavanchi?

Kalavanchi has a total population of 1,460, including 723 males and 737 females.

How many households are there in Kalavanchi?

There are 289 households in Kalavanchi.

What is the literacy rate in Kalavanchi?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalavanchi is 51.71%. Male literacy is 58.78% and female literacy is 44.78%.