Kottalachinta - Siruguppa, Ballari

Kottalachinta is a village situated in the Siruguppa taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from Siruguppa and around 65 km from Bellary. Beerahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kottalachinta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kottalachinta is 604822. The village covers a total geographical area of 886.83 hectares and falls under the 583114 pincode. Siruguppa is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kottalachinta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Siruguppa Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kottalachinta

As per Census 2011, Kottalachinta village has a total population of 1,349 people, consisting of 664 males and 685 females. The village has 320 households and a sex ratio of 1,031 females per 1,000 males. There are 179 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 403 literate and 946 illiterate residents. Additionally, 303 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 203 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,349664685
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1799089
Scheduled Castes (SC)303152151
Scheduled Tribes (ST)20396107
Literate Population403277126
Illiterate Population946387559

Nearby Villages of Kottalachinta

Kottalachinta 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)
HalumuravaniNorth2.40 km
BommalapuraSouth-East2.49 km
GubbihalEast2.75 km
BhyragamadinneNorth-East2.98 km
AkkatangirahalNorth-East3.24 km
SeedaragaddaWest3.94 km
KududarahalWest4.05 km
Mitte SugurSouth-East4.43 km
Chikka BellaryNorth-West4.47 km
BasarahalliNorth-East4.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kottalachinta

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kottalachinta. The nearest railway station is Kupgal, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siruguppa to Kottalachinta is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Kottalachinta is about 65 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 Kottalachinta

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

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

Health Facilities in Kottalachinta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kottalachinta

Where is Kottalachinta located?

Kottalachinta village is located in Siruguppa Taluka, Ballari district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kottalachinta?

The Gram Panchayat of Kottalachinta is Beerahalli.

What is the pincode of Kottalachinta?

The pincode of Kottalachinta is 583114.

What is the population of Kottalachinta?

Kottalachinta has a total population of 1,349, including 664 males and 685 females.

How many households are there in Kottalachinta?

There are 320 households in Kottalachinta.

What is the literacy rate in Kottalachinta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kottalachinta is 29.87%. Male literacy is 41.72% and female literacy is 18.39%.