Kollur - Mulki, Dakshina Kannada

Kollur is a village situated in the Mulki taluka of Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Mangalore and around 35 km from Mangalore. Balkunje serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kollur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kollur is 617429. The village covers a total geographical area of 316.73 hectares and falls under the 574141 pincode. Mulki is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Kollur

According to the 2011 Census, Kollur village had a total population of 778 people, including 369 males and 409 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 1,108 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 91.41%, with male literacy at 95.60% and female literacy at 87.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 63, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 59.

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

Nearby Villages of Kollur

Kollur 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 Kollur

Kollur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shampurhalli, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulki to Kollur is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mangalore to Kollur is about 35 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 Kollur

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

Health Facilities in Kollur

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

FAQs about Kollur