Kalkardi - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Kalkardi is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 148 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Andagi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalkardi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkardi is 603300. The village covers a total geographical area of 561.56 hectares and falls under the 581358 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Kalkardi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Yellapur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Uttara Kannada Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kalkardi

According to the 2011 Census, Kalkardi village had a total population of 519 people, including 253 males and 266 females, living in 120 households. The sex ratio was 1,051 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.55%, with male literacy at 90.87% and female literacy at 74.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 112.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalkardi

Kalkardi 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 Kalkardi

Kalkardi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Kalkardi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kalkardi is about 148 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalkardi

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

Health Facilities in Kalkardi

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

FAQs about Kalkardi