Kalgar Village Overview
Kalgar is a village in Sirsi tehsil of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It lies about 8 km from Sirsi tehsil headquarters and around 156 km from Karwar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Itguli is the Gram Panchayat for Kalgar village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kalgar village, including population details, literacy levels, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local administration, nearby villages, and transport connectivity.
Village Location & Administration
As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalgar is 603223. The village covers a geographical area of 345.75 hectares and has a pincode of 581403. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Location Map of Kalgar
Population & Demographics of Kalgar
This section provides population and demographic details of Kalgar village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 349 | 174 | 175 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 36 | 16 | 20 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Literate Population | 245 | 136 | 109 |
| Illiterate Population | 104 | 38 | 66 |
Key population details of Kalgar village are given below:
- Kalgar village is a small village with a total population of around 349, including approximately 174 males and 175 females, with a sex ratio of 1005 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 36 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC) and 3 residents belong to the Scheduled Tribes (ST).
- The literacy level of Kalgar village is good, with a literacy rate of about 70.20%.
- There are around 77 households in Kalgar village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kalgar
Transport facilities help residents of Kalgar village travel to nearby towns for work, education, healthcare, and daily needs. The village has access to public bus service, private bus service and a railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kalgar
The following villages are located close to Kalgar and form part of its surrounding area. These nearby villages are commonly connected through local roads and are part of the day-to-day movement for residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kalgar
- Where is Kalgar located?
- Kalgar village is located in Sirsi Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kalgar?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kalgar is Itguli (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kalgar?
- The pincode of Kalgar is 581403.
- What is the population of Kalgar?
- Kalgar has a total population of 349, including 174 males and 175 females.
- How many households are there in Kalgar?
- There are 77 households in Kalgar.
- What is the literacy rate in Kalgar?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalgar is 70.20%. Male literacy is 78.16% and female literacy is 62.29%.