Kalve - Sirsi, Uttara Kannada

Kalve is a village situated in the Sirsi taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sirsi and around 134 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Hunasekoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalve village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalve is 603187. The village covers a total geographical area of 609.11 hectares and falls under the 581402 pincode. Sirsi is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kalve 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 Kalve

According to the 2011 Census, Kalve village had a total population of 497 people, including 254 males and 243 females, living in 108 households. The sex ratio was 957 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 89.53%, with male literacy at 91.56% and female literacy at 87.50%.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalve

Kalve 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 Kalve

Kalve is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kumta, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 68.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sirsi to Kalve is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Kalve is about 134 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalve

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

Health Facilities in Kalve

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

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