Kallur - Siddapur, Uttara Kannada

Kallur is a village situated in the Siddapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Siddapur and around 145 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kavanchoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kallur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kallur is 603676. The village covers a total geographical area of 620.77 hectares and falls under the 581355 pincode. Siddapur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kallur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kallur

As per Census 2011, Kallur village has a total population of 933 people, consisting of 463 males and 470 females. The village has 204 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 100 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 690 literate and 243 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kallur

Kallur 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 Kallur

Kallur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Talguppa, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siddapur to Kallur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kallur is about 145 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kallur

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

Health Facilities in Kallur

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

FAQs about Kallur