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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kotavalu village has a total population of 1,577 people, consisting of 801 males and 776 females. The village has 408 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 202 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,074 literate and 503 illiterate residents. Additionally, 469 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 58 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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