Kotagal - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Kotagal is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 39 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Sadali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotagal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotagal is 624018. The village covers a total geographical area of 353.68 hectares and falls under the 562104 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 21 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 Sidlaghatta 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 517 people, including 251 males and 266 females, living in 104 households. The sex ratio was 1,060 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 64.63%, with male literacy at 74.32% and female literacy at 55.51%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 157, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 139.

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 shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Gidnahali, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Kotagal is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Kotagal is about 39 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 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