Kalkere - Tiptur, Tumakuru

Kalkere is a village situated in the Tiptur taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Tiptur and around 63 km from Tumkur. Manakikere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalkere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkere is 612016. The village covers a total geographical area of 520.45 hectares and falls under the 572201 pincode. Tiptur is the nearest town, located about 8 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 Tiptur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tumakuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalkere

As per Census 2011, Kalkere village has a total population of 992 people, consisting of 502 males and 490 females. The village has 232 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 112 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 677 literate and 315 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 245 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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 Banasankarai Ha, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 92.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tiptur to Kalkere is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kalkere is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 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:

FAQs about Kalkere