Kotavalu - Arkalgud, Hassan

Kotavalu is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Ramanathapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotavalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotavalu is 616740. The village covers a total geographical area of 171.85 hectares and falls under the 573133 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kotavalu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Arkalgud Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kotavalu

According to the 2011 Census, Kotavalu village had a total population of 1,577 people, including 801 males and 776 females, living in 408 households. The sex ratio was 969 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.11%, with male literacy at 84.17% and female literacy at 71.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 469, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Kotavalu

Kotavalu 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 Kotavalu

Kotavalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Kotavalu is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kotavalu is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotavalu

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

Health Facilities in Kotavalu

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

FAQs about Kotavalu