Kalgar - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Kalgar is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 156 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Itguli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalgar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalgar is 603223. The village covers a total geographical area of 345.75 hectares and falls under the 581402 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kalgar 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 Kalgar

According to the 2011 Census, Kalgar village had a total population of 349 people, including 174 males and 175 females, living in 77 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.70%, with male literacy at 82.42% and female literacy at 66.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 36, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalgar

Kalgar 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 Kalgar

Kalgar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Kalgar is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kalgar is about 156 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalgar

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

Health Facilities in Kalgar

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

FAQs about Kalgar