Kotagal

Kotagal is a village located in Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 18km away from sub-district headquarter Chintamani (tehsildar office) and 46km away from district headquarter Chikkaballapur. As per 2009 stats, Kotagal village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Kotagal unique in its vibrant Chintamani-Chikkaballapura region. You’ll see Kotagal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Kotagal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kotagal is 624520. The village spans a total geographical area of 258.74 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 563125. Chintamani is nearest town to Kotagal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kotagal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chintamani Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Kotagal

Population of Kotagal

According to the 2011 Census, Kotagal has a total population of about 1,056, with approximately 519 males and 537 females. The sex ratio is around 1034 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 117 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 155 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 329. The overall literacy rate is approximately 59.85%, with male literacy at about 70.13% and female literacy near 49.91%. There are around 253 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kotagal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kotagal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kotagal. As per the 2011 stats, Kotagal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Kotagal

Knowing the nearby villages of Kotagal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kotagal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kotagal