Kishori - Mudhol, Bagalkote

Kishori is a village situated in the Mudhol taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Mudhol and around 40 km from Bagalkot. Melligeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kishori village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kishori is 598575. The village covers a total geographical area of 617.26 hectares and falls under the 587121 pincode. Mudhol is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kishori

According to the 2011 Census, Kishori village had a total population of 635 people, including 324 males and 311 females, living in 147 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.30%, with male literacy at 69.45% and female literacy at 48.88%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 198, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 199.

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

Nearby Villages of Kishori

Kishori 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 Kishori

Kishori is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bagalkot, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudhol to Kishori is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Kishori is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kishori

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

Health Facilities in Kishori

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

FAQs about Kishori