Kallukunte - Srinivaspur, Kolar

Kallukunte is a village situated in the Srinivaspur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srinivaspur and around 36 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Muttakapali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kallukunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallukunte is 621696. The village covers a total geographical area of 447.13 hectares and falls under the 563138 pincode. Srinivaspur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Kallukunte

As per Census 2011, Kallukunte village has a total population of 728 people, consisting of 371 males and 357 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 93 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 333 literate and 395 illiterate residents. Additionally, 334 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 307 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population728371357
Child Population (0–6 yrs)934647
Scheduled Castes (SC)334168166
Scheduled Tribes (ST)307161146
Literate Population333204129
Illiterate Population395167228

Nearby Villages of Kallukunte

Kallukunte 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)
GijiganahalliNorth-West1.36 km
NernahalliEast1.99 km
GopalapuraNorth2.25 km
NeelaturSouth2.68 km
PeddapalliSouth2.71 km
HogalagereSouth-West2.72 km
AttikunteSouth-East2.84 km
PathamuthakapalliEast2.87 km
ThinnalliWest2.88 km
ChokkanapalliNorth-West2.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kallukunte

Kallukunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Srinivaspur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinivaspur to Kallukunte is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Kallukunte is about 36 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 Kallukunte

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kallukunte

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kallukunte

Where is Kallukunte located?

Kallukunte village is located in Srinivaspur Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kallukunte?

The Gram Panchayat of Kallukunte is Muttakapali.

What is the pincode of Kallukunte?

The pincode of Kallukunte is 563138.

What is the population of Kallukunte?

Kallukunte has a total population of 728, including 371 males and 357 females.

How many households are there in Kallukunte?

There are 147 households in Kallukunte.

What is the literacy rate in Kallukunte?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kallukunte is 45.74%. Male literacy is 54.99% and female literacy is 36.13%.