Kolathur - Hosakote, Bengaluru Rural

Kolathur is a village situated in the Hosakote taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Hosakote and around 35 km from Bangalore Rural. Jadigenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolathur is 625704. The village covers a total geographical area of 439.46 hectares. Hosakote is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kolathur

According to the 2011 Census, Kolathur village had a total population of 1,568 people, including 822 males and 746 females, living in 322 households. The sex ratio was 908 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.74%, with male literacy at 88.72% and female literacy at 71.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 288, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 101.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolathur

Kolathur 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 Kolathur

Kolathur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Devangonthi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 14.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosakote to Kolathur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Kolathur is about 35 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 Kolathur

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

Health Facilities in Kolathur

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

FAQs about Kolathur