Kalalbandi - Kushtagi, Koppal

Kalalbandi is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Chalagera serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalalbandi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalalbandi is 601454. The village covers a total geographical area of 835.59 hectares and falls under the 583288 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kalalbandi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalalbandi village had a total population of 2,856 people, including 1,483 males and 1,373 females, living in 467 households. The sex ratio was 926 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.17%, with male literacy at 73.49% and female literacy at 49.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalalbandi

Kalalbandi 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 Kalalbandi

Kalalbandi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Banni Koppa, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Kalalbandi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Kalalbandi is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalalbandi

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

Health Facilities in Kalalbandi

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

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