Kallihal - Bhadravati, Shivamogga

Kallihal is a village situated in the Bhadravati taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Bhadravati and around 28 km from Shimoga. Kallahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kallihal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallihal is 608561. The village covers a total geographical area of 309.76 hectares and falls under the 577233 pincode. Bhadravathi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Kallihal village had a total population of 1,295 people, including 642 males and 653 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 1,017 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.04%, with male literacy at 84.62% and female literacy at 73.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 359.

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

Nearby Villages of Kallihal

Kallihal 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 Kallihal

Kallihal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Bidare, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 111.4 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Kallihal

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

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