Kalavathi - Tirthahalli, Shivamogga

Kalavathi is a village situated in the Tirthahalli taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from Tirthahalli and around 49 km from Shimoga. Kannangi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalavathi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalavathi is 608139. The village covers a total geographical area of 124.95 hectares and falls under the 577226 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

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

Population of Kalavathi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalavathi village had a total population of 99 people, including 49 males and 50 females, living in 25 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.61%, with male literacy at 97.73% and female literacy at 65.12%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalavathi

Kalavathi 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 Kalavathi

Kalavathi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Kalavathi is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kalavathi is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalavathi

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

Health Facilities in Kalavathi

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

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