Thongal

Thongal is a village located in Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 19km away from sub-district headquarter Bangarpet (tehsildar office) and 29km away from district headquarter Kolar. As per 2009 stats, Marikuppam is the gram panchayat of Thongal village.

Here you can discover what makes Thongal unique in its vibrant Bangarapet-Kolar region. You’ll see Thongal’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Thongal

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Thongal is 622685. The village spans a total geographical area of 209.34 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 563129. Robertson Pet is nearest town to Thongal village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 6km away.

When it comes to local governance, Thongal village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Kolar gold field Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Kolar Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Thongal

Population of Thongal

According to the 2011 Census, Thongal has a total population of about 70, with approximately 41 males and 29 females. The sex ratio is around 707 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 8 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 10 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 54.29%, with male literacy at about 63.41% and female literacy near 41.38%. There are around 13 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Thongal's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Thongal

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Thongal. As per the 2011 stats, Thongal had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Thongal

Knowing the nearby villages of Thongal helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Thongal.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thongal