Thoppanahalli - Bangarapet, Kolar

Thoppanahalli is a village situated in the Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 19 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangarpet and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Thoppanahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thoppanahalli is 622638. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.59 hectares and falls under the 563129 pincode. Robertson Pet is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Thoppanahalli

As per Census 2011, Thoppanahalli village has a total population of 796 people, consisting of 423 males and 373 females. The village has 186 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 77 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 527 literate and 269 illiterate residents. Additionally, 252 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 18 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population796423373
Child Population (0–6 yrs)773641
Scheduled Castes (SC)252134118
Scheduled Tribes (ST)18126
Literate Population527327200
Illiterate Population26996173

Nearby Villages of Thoppanahalli

Thoppanahalli 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)
ChamanahalliNorth-West1.14 km
KalavanchiEast1.22 km
DasaramaleSouth-West1.73 km
BangaranathaWest2.21 km
ChinnakamanahalliNorth-East2.36 km
MittahalliNorth-East2.39 km
KeerumandeNorth-West2.40 km
KendodimandeWest2.44 km
PolenahalliSouth-East2.44 km
KundarasanahalliSouth-East2.84 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thoppanahalli

Thoppanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bisanattam, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertson Pet to Thoppanahalli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Thoppanahalli is about 40 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 Thoppanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Thoppanahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Thoppanahalli

Where is Thoppanahalli located?

Thoppanahalli village is located in Bangarapet Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thoppanahalli?

Thoppanahalli is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Thoppanahalli?

The pincode of Thoppanahalli is 563129.

What is the population of Thoppanahalli?

Thoppanahalli has a total population of 796, including 423 males and 373 females.

How many households are there in Thoppanahalli?

There are 186 households in Thoppanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Thoppanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thoppanahalli is 66.21%. Male literacy is 77.30% and female literacy is 53.62%.