Kolalu - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Kolalu is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Tekalavatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolalu is 605797. The village covers a total geographical area of 2925.37 hectares and falls under the 577557 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

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

Population of Kolalu

According to the 2011 Census, Kolalu village had a total population of 2,529 people, including 1,290 males and 1,239 females, living in 469 households. The sex ratio was 960 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.90%, with male literacy at 62.34% and female literacy at 49.28%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 477, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 707.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolalu

Kolalu 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 Kolalu

Kolalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doddasiddavanha, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Kolalu is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Kolalu is about 45 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 Kolalu

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

Health Facilities in Kolalu

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

FAQs about Kolalu