Kolagunda - Arsikere, Hassan

Kolagunda is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kolagunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolagunda is 615488. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.33 hectares and falls under the 573125 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Kolagunda

According to the 2011 Census, Kolagunda village had a total population of 1,731 people, including 880 males and 851 females, living in 470 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.96%, with male literacy at 90.55% and female literacy at 68.94%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 361.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolagunda

Kolagunda 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 Kolagunda

Kolagunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banavar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Kolagunda is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kolagunda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolagunda

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

Health Facilities in Kolagunda

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

FAQs about Kolagunda