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

As per Census 2011, Kolalu village has a total population of 2,529 people, consisting of 1,290 males and 1,239 females. The village has 469 households and a sex ratio of 960 females per 1,000 males. There are 266 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,265 literate and 1,264 illiterate residents. Additionally, 477 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 707 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5291,2901,239
Child Population (0–6 yrs)266143123
Scheduled Castes (SC)477252225
Scheduled Tribes (ST)707354353
Literate Population1,265715550
Illiterate Population1,264575689

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KumaranahalliSouth-West4.06 km
GogudduEast4.21 km
YerehalliNorth5.04 km
KantamaranahalliWest5.24 km
YelakurnahalliNorth5.41 km
TekalavattiNorth-West5.64 km
BharamapuraEast6.17 km
KereyagalahalliSouth-West6.42 km
GownahalliSouth-East6.50 km
GulihosahalliSouth-West7.74 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kolalu

Where is Kolalu located?

Kolalu village is located in Holalkere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kolalu?

The Gram Panchayat of Kolalu is Tekalavatti.

What is the pincode of Kolalu?

The pincode of Kolalu is 577557.

What is the population of Kolalu?

Kolalu has a total population of 2,529, including 1,290 males and 1,239 females.

How many households are there in Kolalu?

There are 469 households in Kolalu.

What is the literacy rate in Kolalu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kolalu is 50.02%. Male literacy is 55.43% and female literacy is 44.39%.