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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kishori village has a total population of 635 people, consisting of 324 males and 311 females. The village has 147 households and a sex ratio of 959 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 322 literate and 313 illiterate residents. Additionally, 198 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 199 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kishori are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population635324311
Child Population (0–6 yrs)924943
Scheduled Castes (SC)19810197
Scheduled Tribes (ST)19910099
Literate Population322191131
Illiterate Population313133180

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MelligeriSouth-East2.48 km
ManturNorth-West3.41 km
AmalzariNorth-East3.60 km
MarikattiSouth4.62 km
VajjaramattiSouth5.80 km
GaniNorth6.18 km
YadahalliSouth-West6.36 km
YadahalliNorth-East6.70 km
GalagaliNorth7.19 km
HalagaliSouth-East7.61 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kishori

Where is Kishori located?

Kishori village is located in Mudhol Taluka, Bagalkote district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kishori?

The Gram Panchayat of Kishori is Melligeri.

What is the pincode of Kishori?

The pincode of Kishori is 587121.

What is the population of Kishori?

Kishori has a total population of 635, including 324 males and 311 females.

How many households are there in Kishori?

There are 147 households in Kishori.

What is the literacy rate in Kishori?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kishori is 50.71%. Male literacy is 58.95% and female literacy is 42.12%.