Kolale - Narasimharajapura, Chikkamagaluru

Kolale is a village situated in the Narasimharajapura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Narasimharajapura and around 60 km from Chikmagalur. Aduvalli (gadigeshwara) serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolale village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolale is 609095. The village covers a total geographical area of 1179.63 hectares and falls under the 577112 pincode. Narasimharajapura is the nearest town, located about 27 km away.

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

Population of Kolale

As per Census 2011, Kolale village has a total population of 1,062 people, consisting of 518 males and 544 females. The village has 257 households and a sex ratio of 1,050 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 819 literate and 243 illiterate residents. Additionally, 468 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolale

Kolale 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 Kolale

Kolale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Narasimharajapura to Kolale is about 27 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Kolale is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolale

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

Health Facilities in Kolale

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

FAQs about Kolale