Kalghatta - Hosapete, Vijayanagara

Kalghatta is a village situated in the Hosapete taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from Hospet and around 66 km from Bellary. Nagenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kalghatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kalghatta is 604726. The village covers a total geographical area of 691.01 hectares and falls under the 583211 pincode. Kamalapuram is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Kalghatta

According to the 2011 Census, Kalghatta village had a total population of 168 people, including 84 males and 84 females, living in 38 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.49%, with male literacy at 54.69% and female literacy at 48.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Kalghatta

Kalghatta 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 Kalghatta

Kalghatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hospet Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kamalapuram to Kalghatta is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Kalghatta is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kalghatta

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

Health Facilities in Kalghatta

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

FAQs about Kalghatta