Hangala - Kolar Gold Field, Kolar

Hangala is a village situated in the Kolar Gold Field taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from Bangarpet and around 38 km from Kolar. Hulkooru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Hangala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Hangala is 622710. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.73 hectares and falls under the 563116 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Hangala

As per Census 2011, Hangala village has a total population of 1,032 people, consisting of 527 males and 505 females. The village has 229 households and a sex ratio of 958 females per 1,000 males. There are 125 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 693 literate and 339 illiterate residents. Additionally, 224 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,032527505
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1256461
Scheduled Castes (SC)224111113
Literate Population693408285
Illiterate Population339119220

Nearby Villages of Hangala

Hangala 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)
VaddahalliNorth1.34 km
Siddareddy DinneEast1.54 km
NayanahalliNorth-East1.57 km
HulkuruSouth-East1.60 km
NallurSouth-West1.78 km
AnkathattahalliSouth2.02 km
NathaWest2.24 km
Nayanahalli-majara KothurNorth-East2.26 km
KavaraganahalliSouth-East2.61 km
IyyappalliSouth-West2.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Hangala

Hangala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Coromandel, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.3 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Hangala is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Hangala is about 38 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 Hangala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Hangala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Hangala

Where is Hangala located?

Hangala village is located in Kolar Gold Field Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Hangala?

The Gram Panchayat of Hangala is Hulkooru.

What is the pincode of Hangala?

The pincode of Hangala is 563116.

What is the population of Hangala?

Hangala has a total population of 1,032, including 527 males and 505 females.

How many households are there in Hangala?

There are 229 households in Hangala.

What is the literacy rate in Hangala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Hangala is 67.15%. Male literacy is 77.42% and female literacy is 56.44%.