Kogaloor - Channagiri, Davanagere

Kogaloor is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Kogaluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kogaloor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kogaloor is 606938. The village covers a total geographical area of 1357.03 hectares and falls under the 577552 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kogaloor

As per Census 2011, Kogaloor village has a total population of 3,782 people, consisting of 1,875 males and 1,907 females. The village has 870 households and a sex ratio of 1,017 females per 1,000 males. There are 420 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,481 literate and 1,301 illiterate residents. Additionally, 516 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 516 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,7821,8751,907
Child Population (0–6 yrs)420202218
Scheduled Castes (SC)516257259
Scheduled Tribes (ST)516267249
Literate Population2,4811,3601,121
Illiterate Population1,301515786

Nearby Villages of Kogaloor

Kogaloor 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)
GiriyapuraWest2.50 km
KamanahalliNorth-West2.72 km
KudligereSouth-West2.83 km
BhimanereNorth2.85 km
ChikkakogalurSouth2.99 km
BelliganoduEast3.06 km
EraganahalliNorth3.52 km
AlurSouth-West3.65 km
GollarahalliSouth-East3.82 km
TanigereNorth-East4.21 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kogaloor

Kogaloor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mayakonda, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.7 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 Channagiri to Kogaloor is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kogaloor 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 Kogaloor

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kogaloor

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

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

FAQs about Kogaloor

Where is Kogaloor located?

Kogaloor village is located in Channagiri Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kogaloor?

The Gram Panchayat of Kogaloor is Kogaluru.

What is the pincode of Kogaloor?

The pincode of Kogaloor is 577552.

What is the population of Kogaloor?

Kogaloor has a total population of 3,782, including 1,875 males and 1,907 females.

How many households are there in Kogaloor?

There are 870 households in Kogaloor.

What is the literacy rate in Kogaloor?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kogaloor is 65.60%. Male literacy is 72.53% and female literacy is 58.78%.