Kalinganahalli - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Kalinganahalli is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Bhadravati and around 28 km from Shimoga. Karehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalinganahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalinganahalli is 608632. The village covers a total geographical area of 174.52 hectares and falls under the 577245 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Kalinganahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kalinganahalli village had a total population of 1,030 people, including 495 males and 535 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 1,081 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.53%, with male literacy at 83.33% and female literacy at 64.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 486, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalinganahalli

Kalinganahalli 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 Kalinganahalli

Kalinganahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Masarahalli, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Kalinganahalli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kalinganahalli is about 28 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 Kalinganahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kalinganahalli

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

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