Kolur - Mudigere, Chikkamagaluru

Kolur is a village situated in the Mudigere taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Mudigere and around 40 km from Chikmagalur. Bettagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolur is 609950. The village covers a total geographical area of 408.1 hectares and falls under the 577113 pincode. Mudigere is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kolur

As per Census 2011, Kolur village has a total population of 842 people, consisting of 412 males and 430 females. The village has 184 households and a sex ratio of 1,043 females per 1,000 males. There are 72 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 671 literate and 171 illiterate residents. Additionally, 532 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolur

Kolur 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 Kolur

Kolur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sakleshpur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mudigere to Kolur is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Kolur is about 40 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 Kolur

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

Health Facilities in Kolur

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

FAQs about Kolur