Kalkeri - Kushtagi, Koppal

Kalkeri is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Kesur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalkeri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkeri is 601479. The village covers a total geographical area of 601.97 hectares and falls under the 583278 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kalkeri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kalkeri

As per Census 2011, Kalkeri village has a total population of 753 people, consisting of 370 males and 383 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 130 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 413 literate and 340 illiterate residents. Additionally, 198 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 243 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalkeri

Kalkeri 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 Kalkeri

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kalkeri. The nearest railway station is Bhanapur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 69.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Kalkeri is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Kalkeri is about 66 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 Kalkeri

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

Health Facilities in Kalkeri

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

FAQs about Kalkeri