Kalleshwar - Ankola, Uttara Kannada

Kalleshwar is a village situated in the Ankola taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ankola and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Dongri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalleshwar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalleshwar is 603356. The village covers a total geographical area of 1309.6 hectares and falls under the 581314 pincode. Yellapur is the nearest town, located about 33 km away.

Kalleshwar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Karwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalleshwar

According to the 2011 Census, Kalleshwar village had a total population of 749 people, including 382 males and 367 females, living in 188 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 88.81%, with male literacy at 92.49% and female literacy at 84.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 100.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalleshwar

Kalleshwar 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 Kalleshwar

Kalleshwar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ankola, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yellapur to Kalleshwar is about 33 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kalleshwar is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalleshwar

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

Health Facilities in Kalleshwar

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

FAQs about Kalleshwar