Kolkunda - Chittapur, Kalaburagi

Kolkunda is a village situated in the Chittapur taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Chitapur and around 86 km from Gulbarga. Kadbor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolkunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolkunda is 620696. The village covers a total geographical area of 813.58 hectares and falls under the 585218 pincode. Wadi is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kolkunda

According to the 2011 Census, Kolkunda village had a total population of 987 people, including 491 males and 496 females, living in 173 households. The sex ratio was 1,010 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.51%, with male literacy at 62.90% and female literacy at 40.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 297.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolkunda

Kolkunda 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 Kolkunda

Kolkunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nalwar, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wadi to Kolkunda is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Kolkunda is about 86 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolkunda

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

Health Facilities in Kolkunda

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

FAQs about Kolkunda