Kotehalu - Channagiri, Davanagere

Kotehalu is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Kotehal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotehalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotehalu is 606891. The village covers a total geographical area of 250.81 hectares and falls under the 577551 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Kotehalu

As per Census 2011, Kotehalu village has a total population of 1,114 people, consisting of 580 males and 534 females. The village has 244 households and a sex ratio of 920 females per 1,000 males. There are 120 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 698 literate and 416 illiterate residents. Additionally, 292 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 72 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotehalu

Kotehalu 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 Kotehalu

Kotehalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hanumanahalli, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 105.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Kotehalu is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kotehalu is about 38 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 Kotehalu

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

Health Facilities in Kotehalu

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

FAQs about Kotehalu