Kalmane - Sagar, Shivamogga

Kalmane is a village situated in the Sagar taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Sagar and around 80 km from Shimoga. Kalmane village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalmane is 607331. The village covers a total geographical area of 338.57 hectares and falls under the 577401 pincode. Sagar is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kalmane 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 Kalmane

According to the 2011 Census, Kalmane village had a total population of 535 people, including 276 males and 259 females, living in 145 households. The sex ratio was 938 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.16%, with male literacy at 91.16% and female literacy at 74.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 118.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalmane

Kalmane 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 Kalmane

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Kalmane. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sagar to Kalmane is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kalmane is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalmane

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

Health Facilities in Kalmane

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

FAQs about Kalmane