Kolthige
Kolthige is a village located in Puttur taluka of Dakshina Kannada district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 25km away from sub-district headquarter Puttur (tehsildar office) and 75km away from district headquarter Mangalore. As per 2009 stats, Kolthige village is also a gram panchayat.
Here you can discover what makes Kolthige unique in its vibrant Puttur-Dakshina Kannada region. You’ll see Kolthige’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.
About Kolthige
According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kolthige is 617751. The village spans a total geographical area of 3138.19 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 574212. Puttur is nearest town to Kolthige village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 25km away.
Google Map of Kolthige
Population of Kolthige
According to the 2011 Census, Kolthige has a total population of about 6,095, with approximately 3,038 males and 3,057 females. The sex ratio is around 1006 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 523 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,308 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 639. The overall literacy rate is approximately 77.37%, with male literacy at about 81.34% and female literacy near 73.44%. There are around 1,279 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kolthige's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.
| Particulars | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,095 | 3,038 | 3,057 |
| Child Population (0–6 yrs) | 523 | 277 | 246 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 1,308 | 657 | 651 |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 639 | 329 | 310 |
| Literate Population | 4,716 | 2,471 | 2,245 |
| Illiterate Population | 1,379 | 567 | 812 |
Connectivity of Kolthige
Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kolthige. As per the 2011 stats, Kolthige had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.
| Connectivity Type | Status (in year 2011) |
|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | Available within village |
| Private Bus Service | Available within 10+ km distance |
| Railway Station | Available within 10+ km distance |
Nearby Villages of Kolthige
Knowing the nearby villages of Kolthige helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kolthige.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kolthige
- Where is Kolthige located?
- Kolthige village is situated in Puttur Taluka, within the Dakshina Kannada district of Karnataka, India.
- What is the gram panchayat of Kolthige?
- Kolthige serves as its own Gram Panchayat (as per 2009 stats), overseeing its local governance and development.
- What is the pincode of Kolthige?
- The pincode of Kolthige is 574212, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
- What is the population of Kolthige as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kolthige is 6,095, with 3,038 males and 3,057 females.
- How many households are there in Kolthige as per the 2011 Census?
- As per the 2011 Census, Kolthige village has a total of 1,279 households.
- What is the literacy rate in Kolthige as per the 2011 Census?
- According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kolthige is 77.37%. The male literacy rate is 81.34%, while the female literacy rate is 73.44%.