Kotekarpuravalli - Arkalgud, Hassan

Kotekarpuravalli is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Koratikere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kotekarpuravalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kotekarpuravalli is 616655. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.45 hectares and falls under the 573133 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kotekarpuravalli 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 Kotekarpuravalli

As per Census 2011, Kotekarpuravalli village has a total population of 929 people, consisting of 475 males and 454 females. The village has 197 households and a sex ratio of 955 females per 1,000 males. There are 103 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 583 literate and 346 illiterate residents. Additionally, 338 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population929475454
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1035449
Scheduled Castes (SC)338168170
Literate Population583343240
Illiterate Population346132214

Nearby Villages of Kotekarpuravalli

Kotekarpuravalli 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)
BelikarpuravalliSouth1.30 km
Kortikere KavalNorth-East1.47 km
AgraharaWest1.76 km
KoratikereNorth-West1.95 km
DoddahalliSouth-West2.23 km
LingapuraSouth2.60 km
HanemaranahalliNorth-East2.63 km
BelavadiEast2.70 km
ThattavaluSouth-East3.02 km
NilavagiluWest3.11 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kotekarpuravalli

Kotekarpuravalli 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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Kotekarpuravalli is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kotekarpuravalli is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kotekarpuravalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kotekarpuravalli

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

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

FAQs about Kotekarpuravalli

Where is Kotekarpuravalli located?

Kotekarpuravalli village is located in Arkalgud Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kotekarpuravalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Kotekarpuravalli is Koratikere.

What is the pincode of Kotekarpuravalli?

The pincode of Kotekarpuravalli is 573133.

What is the population of Kotekarpuravalli?

Kotekarpuravalli has a total population of 929, including 475 males and 454 females.

How many households are there in Kotekarpuravalli?

There are 197 households in Kotekarpuravalli.

What is the literacy rate in Kotekarpuravalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kotekarpuravalli is 62.76%. Male literacy is 72.21% and female literacy is 52.86%.