Kalkere is an inhabited village in Hosdurga Taluk of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. Its Census village code is 605950, the Census 2011 record lists 1,223 people in 301 households and the reported area is 776.41 hectares. The local references include Ballalasamudra Gram Panchayat, Hosdurga CD Block and the nearest town reference is Hosdurga at about 15 km.
In short:
Kalkere is a village in Hosdurga Taluk, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India. The available record shows Census village code 605950 and 1,223 people in 301 households.
Village Code605950
Population1,223
Households301
Area776.41 hectares
Nearest TownHosdurga
Detailed village profile
Kalkere at a Glance
This profile highlights a listed population of 1,223 people, 776.41 hectares of reported area and Hosdurga as the nearest town reference for Kalkere, along with available Census, facility and local-service details.
Kalkere falls under Hosdurga Taluk in Chitradurga district, Karnataka.
The Census village code is 605950.
The record lists 1,223 people living in 301 households.
The reported village area is 776.41 hectares.
The nearest town named in the record is Hosdurga.
This profile includes Census Codes and Administrative Details, Location and Distance, Population and Social Groups, Education Facilities, and other reported village details.
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Data Sources and Verification
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Census and Amenities
Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records
DCHB Publisher
Registrar General of India, Government of India
Banking Context
Bank ATM, CDM and CRM records use RBI-sourced banking access data
Key Village Facts
Village
Kalkere
Census Village Code
605950
State
Karnataka
State Census Code
29
District
Chitradurga
District Census Code
566
Sub-district / Local Admin Unit
Hosdurga
Sub-district Census Code
05507
CD Block
Hosdurga
Gram Panchayat
Ballalasamudra
Households
301
Population
1,223
Male Population
603
Female Population
620
Sex Ratio
1,028.19
Area
776.41 hectares
Area
7.76 sq km
Nearest Town
Hosdurga
Nearest Town Distance
15 km
PIN Code Reported in Source Data
577542
Reference Year
2009
Key Calculated Values
These values are calculated from the same village record to make comparison easier. They are not separate official figures.
Population Density157.52 people / sq km
Calculated from listed population and area.
Average Household Size4.06 people
Calculated from listed population and households.
SC Population Share28.54%
Shown from the village record.
ST Population Share0.57%
Shown from the village record.
Irrigated Land Share7.5%
Calculated from irrigated land and net sown area.
Census Codes and Administrative Details
These Census 2011 identifiers place Kalkere in the official administrative record. Census village code 605950, Ballalasamudra Gram Panchayat and Hosdurga CD Block.
State Census Code
29
District Census Code
566
Sub-district Census Code
05507
Village Census Code
605950
CD Block Code
0075
CD Block Name
Hosdurga
Gram Panchayat Name
Ballalasamudra
Location and Distance
Hosdurga is the nearest town listed for Kalkere, about 15 km away. Chitradurga is listed as the district headquarters at about 75 km. These distances are useful for orientation, not for survey, boundary or emergency use.
Sub-district Headquarter
Hosdurga
Distance from Sub-district Headquarter
15 km
District Headquarter
Chitradurga
Distance from District Headquarter
75 km
Nearest Statutory Town
Hosdurga
Distance from Nearest Statutory Town
15 km
Nearest Town within State/UT
Hosdurga
Distance within State/UT
15 km
Nearest Town
Hosdurga
Distance from Nearest Town
15 km
Total Geographical Area
776.41 hectares
Area
7.76 sq km
Population and Social Groups
The Census 2011 record lists 1,223 people in 301 households, with 603 male residents and 620 female residents. The average household size is 4.06, and SC share is 28.54% and ST share is 0.57% for Kalkere. Population density works out to about 157.52 people per sq km.
Total Households
301
Total Population
1,223
Male Population
603
Female Population
620
Sex Ratio
1,028.19
Average Household Size
4.06
SC Population
349
SC Male Population
168
SC Female Population
181
SC Population Share
28.54
ST Population
7
ST Male Population
3
ST Female Population
4
ST Population Share
0.57
Village Status
Inhabited
Education Facilities
Education entries for Kalkere list 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school. Counts come from the village facility record and may need local verification for current school status.
Government Primary School
Available
Government Primary School Count
2
Government Middle School
Available
Government Middle School Count
1
Health Facilities
Health records mark ASHA worker as available for Kalkere. Verify current services locally before medical use.
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Primary Health Sub Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff Total Strength Count
1
Family Welfare Centre Para Medical Staff In Position Count
1
Drinking Water and Sanitation
Drinking-water and sanitation entries for Kalkere include hand pump water. These are historical facility records, not a live water-quality guarantee.
Tap Water Untreated
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions All Year
Available
Tap Water Untreated Functions in Summer
Available
Hand Pump
Available
Hand Pump Functions All Year
Available
Hand Pump Functions in Summer
Available
Tube Wells Borehole
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions All Year
Available
Tube Wells Borehole Functions in Summer
Available
Closed Drainage
Available
Open Drainage
Available
Open Pucca Drainage Covered With Tiles Slabs
Available
Drain Water Discharge Destination
Water bodies
No Organized Street Garbage System
Available
Wells Tube Wells Area In Hectares
42.5 hectares
Connectivity, Roads and Transport
Connectivity records for Kalkere include mobile phone coverage, black-topped road access and all-weather road access. Use them as access clues and confirm present conditions locally.
Telephone Landlines
Available
Public Call Office / Mobile PCO
Available
Mobile Phone Coverage
Available
Public Bus Service
Available
Auto / Modified Auto Service
Available
Major District Road
Available
Other District Road
Available
Black-Topped Pucca Road
Available
Gravel Kuchha Roads
Available
All Weather Road
Available
Footpath
Available
Financial, Market and Public Services
Public-service entries for Kalkere include self-help groups, Anganwadi centre, ASHA services, PDS shop and assembly polling station. Banking rows on this page are shown separately because they use RBI-sourced bank service records.
Self Help Group SHG
Available
Public Distribution System PDS Shop
Available
Nutritional Centres ICDS
Available
Nutritional Centres Anganwadi Centre
Available
ASHA
Available
Daily Newspaper Supply
Available
Assembly Polling Station
Available
Birth And Death Registration Office
Available
Power Supply
Power-supply rows show electricity details reported for domestic, farm and public use in Kalkere.
Power Supply For All Users
Available
Power Supply For All Users Summer April Sept Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Power Supply For All Users Winter Oct March Hours Per Day
1 hours/day
Land Use and Local Economy
Land-use records for Kalkere show that reported agricultural commodities include Ragi and Green Gram, net sown area is 566.58 hectares and irrigated land is 42.5 hectares (7.5% of net sown area). These figures help explain village agriculture and local economy context.
Agricultural Commodities First
Ragi
Agricultural Commodities Second
Green Gram
Area Under Non Agricultural Uses In Hectares
44.37
Permanent Pastures And Other Grazing Land Area In Hectares
49.38 hectares
Fallows Land Other Than Current Fallows Area In Hectares
97.64 hectares
Current Fallows Area In Hectares
18.44 hectares
Net Area Sown In Hectares
566.58
Total Unirrigated Land Area In Hectares
524.08 hectares
Area Irrigated By Source In Hectares
42.5
Other Available Details
These extra fields are shown because they may still be useful for understanding the village record.
Primary Health Sub Centre Count
1
Water Bounded Macadam
Available
Noindex
False
Map and Location
Verified latitude and longitude are not available in the source data. Use the map search links for general location reference only.
Verified map coordinates are not reported in the source data.
You can search this village name on Google Maps or OpenStreetMap for a general location check. Please verify the result from official or local sources before using it for travel, land, legal, emergency or administrative work.
The village source does not confirm an ATM inside this village. The bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine (CDM) and Cash Recycler Machine (CRM) records below are shown as nearby or same-area banking service context only.
Only the village source ATM status is used to say whether an ATM is reported inside the village.
Village ATM Status
Not available in village
Nearest ATM Facility
More than 10 km
Commercial Bank
Not available in village
Cooperative Bank
Not available in village
Same-area Bank Service Records
5
Banks in Matched Records
2
Matched PINs
1
Match basis: ATM/CDM/CRM records found in the same PIN and district
ATM/CDM/CRM Type Summary
Device type summary for matched banking access records
Device Type
Records
Share
ATM
4
80%
CRM
1
20%
Top Banks in Matched Records
Top banks from matched ATM, CDM and CRM records
Bank
Records
Share
State Bank of India
4
80%
Bank of Baroda
1
20%
Selected Bank ATM, CDM and CRM Service Records
These selected bank service records are sourced from Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data. The services belong to the listed banks. Confirm the current address, service status and timings with the bank before visiting.
Selected bank ATM, CDM and CRM service records
Bank
Type
PIN
District
Local Area
Centre
Address
Bank of Baroda
ATM
577542
Chitradurga
Hosadurga
Tandaga
Post Office Road Srirampura Hosadurga Ramamani L C O Thilak, Chitradurga, Karnataka, 577542
State Bank of India
CRM
577542
Chitradurga
Hosadurga
Sriramapura
Srirampura, Hosdadurga Taluk Pb No 1 Main Road, Chitradurga, Karnataka, 577542
State Bank of India
ATM
577542
Chitradurga
Chitradurga
Chitradurga (CMC + Og)
Hegganahalli Bangalore Hosadurga to Bangalore Main Road, Chitradurga, Karnataka, 577542
Srirampura, Hosdadurga Taluk Pb No 1 Main Road, Chitradurga, Karnataka, 577542
Full forms: ATM means Automated Teller Machine, CDM means Cash Deposit Machine, and CRM means Cash Recycler Machine.
ATM, CDM and CRM details are based on external banking access records and should be verified with the bank before visiting. PIN code or district matches do not prove that a facility is inside the village.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kalkere village located?
Kalkere is in Hosdurga Taluk of Chitradurga district in Karnataka, India.
Which district is Kalkere village in?
Kalkere village is in Chitradurga district.
Which state is Kalkere village in?
Kalkere village is in Karnataka.
Which taluk is Kalkere under?
Kalkere comes under Hosdurga Taluk. Census records usually call this administrative level a sub-district.
What is the Census village code of Kalkere?
The Census village code of Kalkere is 605950.
Which Gram Panchayat is Kalkere under?
Kalkere is listed under BALLALASAMUDRA Gram Panchayat. The CD Block listed for this village is Hosdurga.
What is the population of Kalkere village?
The village record lists 1,223 people and 301 households for Kalkere.
How many households are in Kalkere village?
The village record lists 301 households for Kalkere.
What is the male and female population of Kalkere?
The record lists 603 male residents and 620 female residents for Kalkere.
What is the sex ratio of Kalkere village?
The sex ratio of Kalkere is 1,028.19 females per 1000 males in the available record.
What is the area of Kalkere village?
The reported geographical area of Kalkere is 776.41 hectares.
What is the population density of Kalkere village?
The approximate population density of Kalkere is 157.52 people per sq km, calculated from the listed population and area.
What is the nearest town to Kalkere?
The nearest town listed for Kalkere is Hosdurga, about 15 km away.
How far is Kalkere from the district headquarters?
Kalkere is about 75 km from Chitradurga, the district headquarters listed in the available records.
How far is Kalkere from the sub-district headquarters?
Kalkere is about 15 km from Hosdurga, the taluk headquarters listed in the available records.
What education facilities are listed for Kalkere?
The village facility record lists 2 government primary schools and 1 government middle school for Kalkere.
What crops or land-use details are reported for Kalkere?
For Kalkere, reported agricultural commodities include Ragi and Green Gram, net sown area is 566.58 hectares and irrigated land is 42.5 hectares.
Are bank ATM, CDM or CRM services listed near Kalkere?
The page shows 5 matched bank ATM, Cash Deposit Machine or Cash Recycler Machine service records near or within the same matched area for Kalkere. These records include 2 banks. Verify current service status with the bank before visiting.
Source note: Vill prepares village pages mainly from Census 2011 and District Census Handbook (DCHB) public records published under the Registrar General of India, Government of India. Postal context is for address reference, and banking context uses available Reserve Bank of India (RBI) access records where shown. Some values may be blank, old or not listed. Please verify important details with official records before using them for legal, land, revenue, postal, financial or administrative work. Page last reviewed: 30 May 2026.