Kottoli - Virajpet, Kodagu

Kottoli is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Kedamullur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kottoli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kottoli is 618006. The village covers a total geographical area of 484.01 hectares and falls under the 571218 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kottoli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Virajpet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kottoli

According to the 2011 Census, Kottoli village had a total population of 1,273 people, including 630 males and 643 females, living in 290 households. The sex ratio was 1,021 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 87.49%, with male literacy at 90.04% and female literacy at 85.03%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 194, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Kottoli

Kottoli 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 Kottoli

Kottoli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pappinissery, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 29.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Kottoli is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Kottoli is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kottoli

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

Health Facilities in Kottoli

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

FAQs about Kottoli