Kalkere - Koratagere, Tumakuru

Kalkere is a village situated in the Koratagere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Koratagere and around 40 km from Tumkur. Vaddagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalkere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkere is 611051. The village covers a total geographical area of 856.96 hectares and falls under the 572129 pincode. Koratagere is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kalkere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Koratagere Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tumakuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalkere

According to the 2011 Census, Kalkere village had a total population of 1,161 people, including 585 males and 576 females, living in 286 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.83%, with male literacy at 80.46% and female literacy at 57.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 293, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 95.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalkere

Kalkere 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 Kalkere

Kalkere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gauribidanur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koratagere to Kalkere is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kalkere 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 Kalkere

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

Health Facilities in Kalkere

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

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