Kallanakere - 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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Kallanakere village had a total population of 564 people, including 273 males and 291 females, living in 148 households. The sex ratio was 1,066 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.59%, with male literacy at 73.97% and female literacy at 63.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 43, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

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