Kallambella - Sira, Tumakuru

Kallambella is a village situated in the Sira taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Sira and around 37 km from Tumkur. Kallambella village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallambella is 610492. The village covers a total geographical area of 1757.8 hectares and falls under the 572125 pincode. Sira is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kallambella

As per Census 2011, Kallambella village has a total population of 4,833 people, consisting of 2,438 males and 2,395 females. The village has 1,225 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 490 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,300 literate and 1,533 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,175 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 268 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kallambella are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,8332,4382,395
Child Population (0–6 yrs)490263227
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,175583592
Scheduled Tribes (ST)268120148
Literate Population3,3001,8291,471
Illiterate Population1,533609924

Nearby Villages of Kallambella

Kallambella 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
YaramadanahalliSouth-West2.55 km
MudimaduSouth2.89 km
BasavanahalliSouth-West3.16 km
KarejavanahalliEast3.47 km
Dodda AgraharaWest3.58 km
ObalihalliSouth-West3.66 km
ChikkanahalliNorth3.81 km
KataveeranahalliSouth-East3.90 km
BhupasandraNorth-East3.95 km
HalenahalliNorth-East4.10 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kallambella

Kallambella is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mallasandra, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sira to Kallambella is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kallambella is about 37 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 Kallambella

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kallambella

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Kallambella

Where is Kallambella located?

Kallambella village is located in Sira Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kallambella?

Kallambella is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kallambella?

The pincode of Kallambella is 572125.

What is the population of Kallambella?

Kallambella has a total population of 4,833, including 2,438 males and 2,395 females.

How many households are there in Kallambella?

There are 1,225 households in Kallambella.

What is the literacy rate in Kallambella?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kallambella is 68.28%. Male literacy is 75.02% and female literacy is 61.42%.