Kallapura - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Kallapura is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Bhadravati and around 40 km from Shimoga. Arakere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kallapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallapura is 608574. The village covers a total geographical area of 628.86 hectares and falls under the 577229 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Kallapura

According to the 2011 Census, Kallapura village had a total population of 773 people, including 395 males and 378 females, living in 172 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.12%, with male literacy at 79.14% and female literacy at 63.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 226.

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

Nearby Villages of Kallapura

Kallapura 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 Kallapura

Kallapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhadravati, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 113.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bhadravathi to Kallapura is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kallapura is about 40 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 Kallapura

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

Health Facilities in Kallapura

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

FAQs about Kallapura