Kalase - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Kalase is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 50 km from Hosanagara and around 46 km from Shimoga. Belluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalase village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalase is 607957. The village covers a total geographical area of 1032.84 hectares and falls under the 577426 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 50 km away.

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

Population of Kalase

According to the 2011 Census, Kalase village had a total population of 495 people, including 245 males and 250 females, living in 94 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.97%, with male literacy at 93.12% and female literacy at 75.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 24, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalase

Kalase 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 Kalase

Public transport in the Kalase is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Kalase is about 50 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kalase is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalase

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

Health Facilities in Kalase

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

FAQs about Kalase