Koligere - Doddaballapura, Bengaluru Rural

Koligere is a village situated in the Doddaballapura taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Dod Ballapur and around 60 km from Bangalore Rural. Sakkare Gollahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koligere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koligere is 625170. The village covers a total geographical area of 526.63 hectares. Dod Ballapur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Koligere

According to the 2011 Census, Koligere village had a total population of 800 people, including 417 males and 383 females, living in 193 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.87%, with male literacy at 85.79% and female literacy at 57.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 193, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 119.

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

Nearby Villages of Koligere

Koligere 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 Koligere

Public transport in the Koligere is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dodbele, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Dod Ballapur to Koligere is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Koligere is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koligere

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

Health Facilities in Koligere

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

FAQs about Koligere