Kalgadde Kanchigadde - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Kalgadde Kanchigadde is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 152 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Kodnagadde serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalgadde Kanchigadde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalgadde Kanchigadde is 603097. The village covers a total geographical area of 1697.1 hectares and falls under the 581336 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

Kalgadde Kanchigadde 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 Kalgadde Kanchigadde

According to the 2011 Census, Kalgadde Kanchigadde village had a total population of 427 people, including 218 males and 209 females, living in 87 households. The sex ratio was 959 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.34%, with male literacy at 89.11% and female literacy at 85.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 91, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 22.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalgadde Kanchigadde

Kalgadde Kanchigadde 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 Kalgadde Kanchigadde

Kalgadde Kanchigadde is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Ankola, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Kalgadde Kanchigadde is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kalgadde Kanchigadde is about 152 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalgadde Kanchigadde

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

Health Facilities in Kalgadde Kanchigadde

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

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