Kalkai Village Overview
Kalkai is a village in Sirsi tehsil of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It lies about 8 km from Sirsi tehsil headquarters and around 128 km from Karwar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Yadalli is the Gram Panchayat for Kalkai village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kalkai 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 Kalkai is 603237. The village covers a geographical area of 13.09 hectares and has a pincode of 581340. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.
Location Map of Kalkai
Population & Demographics of Kalkai
This section provides population and demographic details of Kalkai village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36 | 15 | 21 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 25 | 12 | 13 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 20 | 9 | 11 |
| Illiterate Population | 16 | 6 | 10 |
Key population details of Kalkai village are given below:
- Kalkai village is a very small village with a total population of around 36, including approximately 15 males and 21 females, with a sex ratio of 1400 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 25 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Kalkai village is moderate, with a literacy rate of about 55.56%.
- There are around 9 households in Kalkai village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kalkai
Transport facilities help residents of Kalkai 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 Kalkai
The following villages are located close to Kalkai 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 Kalkai
- Where is Kalkai located?
- Kalkai village is located in Sirsi Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kalkai?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kalkai is Yadalli (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kalkai?
- The pincode of Kalkai is 581340.
- What is the population of Kalkai?
- Kalkai has a total population of 36, including 15 males and 21 females.
- How many households are there in Kalkai?
- There are 9 households in Kalkai.
- What is the literacy rate in Kalkai?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalkai is 55.56%. Male literacy is 60.00% and female literacy is 52.38%.