Koira - Devanahalli, Bengaluru Rural

Koira is a village situated in the Devanahalli taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Devanahalli and around 50 km from Bangalore Rural. Koira village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koira is 625261. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.7 hectares. Devanahalli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Koira

According to the 2011 Census, Koira village had a total population of 2,101 people, including 1,078 males and 1,023 females, living in 451 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.36%, with male literacy at 69.77% and female literacy at 58.78%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,000.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population2,1011,0781,023
Child Population (0–6 yrs)238132106
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,000500500
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1,199660539
Illiterate Population902418484

Nearby Villages of Koira

Koira 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)
RamanathapuraNorth-West1.24 km
ChikkagollahalliSouth-East1.37 km
MayasandraEast1.45 km
AruvanahalliWest1.98 km
MangondanahalliSouth-West2.07 km
RabbanahalliNorth-West2.10 km
VajarahalliSouth2.38 km
SonnamaranahalliNorth2.77 km
MuddanayakanahalliEast3.14 km
GundlahalliSouth-East3.20 km

Transport and Connectivity of Koira

Koira is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Avati, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 10.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devanahalli to Koira is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Koira is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koira

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Koira

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Koira

Where is Koira located?

Koira village is located in Devanahalli Taluka, Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Koira?

Koira is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the population of Koira?

Koira had a total population of 2,101, including 1,078 males and 1,023 females.

How many households are there in Koira?

Koira had 451 households.

What is the literacy rate in Koira?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Koira was 64.36%. Male literacy was 69.77% and female literacy was 58.78%.