Kalkardi Village Overview
Kalkardi is a village in Sirsi tehsil of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It lies about 28 km from Sirsi tehsil headquarters and around 148 km from Karwar district headquarters. As per available records (2009), Andagi is the Gram Panchayat for Kalkardi village.
The sections below provide essential information about Kalkardi 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 Kalkardi is 603300. The village covers a geographical area of 561.56 hectares and has a pincode of 581318. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.
Location Map of Kalkardi
Population & Demographics of Kalkardi
This section provides population and demographic details of Kalkardi village as per Census 2011, including gender-wise and social category-wise data.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 519 | 253 | 266 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 49 | 23 | 26 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 112 | 55 | 57 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Literate Population | 388 | 209 | 179 |
| Illiterate Population | 131 | 44 | 87 |
Key population details of Kalkardi village are given below:
- Kalkardi village is a moderately populated village with a total population of around 519, including approximately 253 males and 266 females, with a sex ratio of 1051 females per 1,000 males.
- The number of children aged 0–6 years in the village is relatively low.
- 112 residents belong to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
- The literacy level of Kalkardi village is good, with a literacy rate of about 74.76%.
- There are around 120 households in Kalkardi village.
Transport & Connectivity of Kalkardi
Transport facilities help residents of Kalkardi 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 Kalkardi
The following villages are located close to Kalkardi 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 Kalkardi
- Where is Kalkardi located?
- Kalkardi village is located in Sirsi Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kalkardi?
- The Gram Panchayat of Kalkardi is Andagi (as per available records from 2009).
- What is the pincode of Kalkardi?
- The pincode of Kalkardi is 581318.
- What is the population of Kalkardi?
- Kalkardi has a total population of 519, including 253 males and 266 females.
- How many households are there in Kalkardi?
- There are 120 households in Kalkardi.
- What is the literacy rate in Kalkardi?
- As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kalkardi is 74.76%. Male literacy is 82.61% and female literacy is 67.29%.