Kallanakere Village - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Kallanakere is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Turuvekere and around 65 km from Tumkur. Madihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kallanakere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallanakere is 612252. The village covers a total geographical area of 246.36 hectares and falls under the 572227 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kallanakere

As per Census 2011, Kallanakere village has a total population of 564 people, consisting of 273 males and 291 females. The village has 148 households and a sex ratio of 1,065 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 345 literate and 219 illiterate residents. Additionally, 43 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 564 273 291
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 61 31 30
Scheduled Castes (SC) 43 19 24
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 8 6 2
Literate Population 345 179 166
Illiterate Population 219 94 125

Nearby Villages of Kallanakere

Kallanakere 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
ChikkonahalliSouth-West1.30 km
DwaranahalliNorth-East1.76 km
MadihalliNorth-West1.87 km
KachihalliSouth-East2.11 km
MangikuppeEast2.13 km
SangalapuraWest2.62 km
BenkikereSouth2.91 km
AnemaleNorth-East3.18 km
HulikereSouth-West3.23 km
AralikereNorth-West3.49 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kallanakere

Kallanakere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ammasandra, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.2 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Kallanakere is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kallanakere is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kallanakere

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Kallanakere

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kallanakere

Where is Kallanakere located?

Kallanakere village is located in Turuvekere Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kallanakere?

The Gram Panchayat of Kallanakere is Madihalli.

What is the pincode of Kallanakere?

The pincode of Kallanakere is 572227.

What is the population of Kallanakere?

Kallanakere has a total population of 564, including 273 males and 291 females.

How many households are there in Kallanakere?

There are 148 households in Kallanakere.

What is the literacy rate in Kallanakere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kallanakere is 61.17%. Male literacy is 65.57% and female literacy is 57.04%.