In Indian subcontinent a multiple of towns and cities have flourished in every hook and nook of its states. The same phenomenon has occurred in Karnataka as well. One such significant place is Kalghatgi . In fact it is the name of a panchayat town which lies in the district of Dharwad of Karnataka.

Tracing down its strategic location, one can easily recognize Kalghatgi town in much better way. Thus Kalghatgi lies approximately at 15.18° N 74.97° E. It has an average height of 536 meters or 1758 feet. To be specific Kalghatgi stretches to a distance of approximately 25 kms from Hubli.

Over the years a multiple of demographers have organized numerous surveys and research works, which throw some light about Kalghatgi town`s demography. In this regard a special mentioning may be made of the Census report, which has been brought out in the year 2001. According to this report Kalghatgi has showed a total population count of 14,676. From it, one also can decipher information like population status, literacy rates etc that are related to Kalghatgi. 51 % is the total population of Kalghatgi, which is more than that of females. Thus female population of Kalghatgi town comprises of 49 %. As far as children of Kalghatgi are concerned, 15 % of the total population is below six years of age.

Kalghatgi`s literacy condition too narrates certain important data about the town. One needs to emphasize the fact that average literacy rate of Kalghatgi constitutes 62 %, which is even higher than that of India, which constitutes 59.5 %. Like the status of male population, its literacy rate too constitutes 69 %. Compared to male literacy female literacy rate of Kalghatgi constitutes 55 % only.

Primary attractions include two Jain temples. One of them is called Dodda basadi , a primitive temple devoted to Sri Shanthinatha Tirthankar. The other one is Chickka basadi . It has enshrined its principal deity namely Bhagwan Parshwanatha. Access point has been built so that Kalghatgi remains connected with other places. Hubli Junction Railway Station lies in vicinity.