Kalkera - Kanakagiri, Koppal

Kalkera is a village situated in the Kanakagiri taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Gangawati and around 50 km from Koppal. Sulekal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalkera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkera is 601588. The village covers a total geographical area of 1656.22 hectares and falls under the 583283 pincode. Gangawati is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Kalkera

According to the 2011 Census, Kalkera village had a total population of 1,960 people, including 983 males and 977 females, living in 313 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.52%, with male literacy at 76.73% and female literacy at 52.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 370, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalkera

Kalkera 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 Kalkera

Kalkera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hospet Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gangawati to Kalkera is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Kalkera 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 Kalkera

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

Health Facilities in Kalkera

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

FAQs about Kalkera