Kalkai - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Kalkai is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 86 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Dodmane serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalkai village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkai is 603619. The village covers a total geographical area of 319.18 hectares and falls under the 581322 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kalkai

According to the 2011 Census, Kalkai village had a total population of 465 people, including 230 males and 235 females, living in 117 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 94.58%, with male literacy at 96.10% and female literacy at 93.15%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalkai

Kalkai 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 Kalkai

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kalkai. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Kalkai is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kalkai is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalkai

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

Health Facilities in Kalkai

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

FAQs about Kalkai