Kallikuppa - Kolar Gold Field, Kolar

Kallikuppa is a village situated in the Kolar Gold Field taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Bangarpet and around 25 km from Kolar. Marikuppam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kallikuppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallikuppa is 622684. The village covers a total geographical area of 63.08 hectares and falls under the 563117 pincode. Robertson Pet is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kallikuppa

According to the 2011 Census, Kallikuppa village had a total population of 330 people, including 170 males and 160 females, living in 62 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.19%, with male literacy at 82.80% and female literacy at 68.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 119.

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

Nearby Villages of Kallikuppa

Kallikuppa 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 Kallikuppa

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kallikuppa. The nearest railway station is Coromandel, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertson Pet to Kallikuppa is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Kallikuppa is about 25 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kallikuppa

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

Health Facilities in Kallikuppa

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

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