Bolani - Aland, Kalaburagi

Bolani is a village situated in the Aland taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Aland and around 50 km from Gulbarga. Hallisalagar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Bolani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Bolani is 620035. The village covers a total geographical area of 1155.78 hectares and falls under the 585236 pincode. Aland is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Bolani

As per Census 2011, Bolani village has a total population of 1,771 people, consisting of 917 males and 854 females. The village has 315 households and a sex ratio of 931 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,073 literate and 698 illiterate residents. Additionally, 331 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,771917854
Child Population (0–6 yrs)18810088
Scheduled Castes (SC)331174157
Literate Population1,073643430
Illiterate Population698274424

Nearby Villages of Bolani

Bolani 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)
YelinawadgiSouth-West3.65 km
DhannurSouth3.78 km
GunjbabladNorth-East3.95 km
HallisalgarNorth-West4.55 km
MunhalliNorth4.87 km
KunisangaviNorth-East5.02 km
NellurSouth-West5.68 km
NaronaEast5.76 km
TellurSouth6.36 km
KodalhangergaWest6.73 km

Transport and Connectivity of Bolani

Bolani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hunsihadgil, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Aland to Bolani is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Bolani 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 Bolani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Bolani

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

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

FAQs about Bolani

Where is Bolani located?

Bolani village is located in Aland Taluka, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Bolani?

The Gram Panchayat of Bolani is Hallisalagar.

What is the pincode of Bolani?

The pincode of Bolani is 585236.

What is the population of Bolani?

Bolani has a total population of 1,771, including 917 males and 854 females.

How many households are there in Bolani?

There are 315 households in Bolani.

What is the literacy rate in Bolani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Bolani is 60.59%. Male literacy is 70.12% and female literacy is 50.35%.