Kalkoppa - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Kalkoppa is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 150 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Bhasi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalkoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalkoppa is 603322. The village covers a total geographical area of 108.41 hectares and falls under the 581318 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Kalkoppa village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kalkoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Kalkoppa village had a total population of 278 people, including 150 males and 128 females, living in 65 households. The sex ratio was 853 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.66%, with male literacy at 90.84% and female literacy at 73.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 129, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalkoppa

Kalkoppa 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 Kalkoppa

Kalkoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kanale, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Kalkoppa is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kalkoppa is about 150 km, with the usual travel time around ~4.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalkoppa

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

Health Facilities in Kalkoppa

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

FAQs about Kalkoppa