Kolkunda

Kolkunda is a village located in Chitapur taluka of Gulbarga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 40km away from sub-district headquarter Chitapur (tehsildar office) and 86km away from district headquarter Gulbarga. As per 2009 stats, Kadbor is the gram panchayat of Kolkunda village.

Kolkunda has its own place in the vibrant Gulbarga region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Kolkunda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kolkunda is 620696. The village spans a total geographical area of 813.58 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 585318. Wadi is nearest town to Kolkunda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kolkunda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Chittapur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kalaburagi Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Kolkunda

Below is a concise population overview of Kolkunda as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

ParticularsTotalMaleFemale
Total Population 987 491 496
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 160 84 76
Scheduled Castes (SC) 297 154 143
Scheduled Tribes (ST) N/A N/A N/A
Literate Population 426 256 170
Illiterate Population 561 235 326

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Kolkunda village:

  • The total population of Kolkunda village is around 987, including approximately 491 males and 496 females, with a sex ratio of 1010 females per 1,000 males.
  • There are about 160 children aged 0–6 years in Kolkunda village, reflecting the young population in the village.
  • Kolkunda village has 297 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
  • The literacy rate of Kolkunda village is about 43.16%, with male literacy at 52.14% and female literacy at 34.27%.
  • There are around 173 households in Kolkunda village.

Connectivity of Kolkunda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Kolkunda. As per the 2011 stats, Kolkunda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Connectivity Type Status (in year 2011)
Public Bus Service Available within 5 - 10 km distance
Private Bus Service Available within village
Railway Station Available within 10+ km distance

Nearby Villages of Kolkunda

Knowing the nearby villages of Kolkunda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Kolkunda.

Allur Dandgund Ladlapur Devapur Konchur Malag Nalwar Bapu Nagar Sanknoor Shiva Nagar Balgere

Frequently Asked Questions about Kolkunda

Where is Kolkunda located?
Kolkunda village is situated in Chitapur Taluka, within the Gulbarga district of Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Kolkunda?
The Gram Panchayat of Kolkunda is Kadbor (as per 2009 stats), which plays a key role in the governance and development of the village.
What is the pincode of Kolkunda?
The pincode of Kolkunda is 585318, which is used for postal services and delivery within the village.
What is the population of Kolkunda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, the population of Kolkunda is 987, with 491 males and 496 females.
How many households are there in Kolkunda as per the 2011 Census?
As per the 2011 Census, Kolkunda village has a total of 173 households.
What is the literacy rate in Kolkunda as per the 2011 Census?
According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate in Kolkunda is 43.16%. The male literacy rate is 52.14%, while the female literacy rate is 34.27%.