Koluru - Channapatna, Bengaluru South

Koluru is a village situated in the Channapatna taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from Channapatna and around 21 km from Ramanagara. Mudagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koluru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koluru is 626214. The village covers a total geographical area of 370.81 hectares and falls under the 562160 pincode. Channapatna is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Koluru

As per Census 2011, Koluru village has a total population of 1,124 people, consisting of 551 males and 573 females. The village has 282 households and a sex ratio of 1,039 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 753 literate and 371 illiterate residents. Additionally, 165 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,124551573
Child Population (0–6 yrs)824042
Scheduled Castes (SC)1657788
Literate Population753421332
Illiterate Population371130241

Nearby Villages of Koluru

Koluru 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)
DhabanagundaEast1.20 km
HosahalliWest1.41 km
MaradevanahalliNorth-West2.04 km
MadapuradadoddiSouth2.16 km
SeebanahalliNorth2.29 km
MudigereNorth-East2.32 km
BelakereSouth-East2.49 km
Mudigere PlantationEast2.57 km
NidaghattaSouth-West2.61 km
KadalurWest2.76 km

Transport and Connectivity of Koluru

Koluru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidaghatta, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.8 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channapatna to Koluru is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Koluru is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koluru

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Koluru

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Koluru 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)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Koluru

Where is Koluru located?

Koluru village is located in Channapatna Taluka, Bengaluru South district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Koluru?

The Gram Panchayat of Koluru is Mudagere.

What is the pincode of Koluru?

The pincode of Koluru is 562160.

What is the population of Koluru?

Koluru has a total population of 1,124, including 551 males and 573 females.

How many households are there in Koluru?

There are 282 households in Koluru.

What is the literacy rate in Koluru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Koluru is 66.99%. Male literacy is 76.41% and female literacy is 57.94%.