Kotagal - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Kotagal is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Kotagal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotagal is 624520. The village covers a total geographical area of 258.74 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Kotagal

According to the 2011 Census, Kotagal village had a total population of 1,056 people, including 519 males and 537 females, living in 253 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.31%, with male literacy at 78.45% and female literacy at 56.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 155, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 329.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotagal

Kotagal 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 Kotagal

Kotagal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Kotagal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Kotagal is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotagal

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

Health Facilities in Kotagal

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

FAQs about Kotagal