Keerthikuppa - Kolar Gold Field, Kolar

Keerthikuppa is a village situated in the Kolar Gold Field taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Bangarpet and around 40 km from Kolar. Marikuppam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keerthikuppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keerthikuppa is 622817. The village covers a total geographical area of 274.09 hectares and falls under the 563117 pincode. Robertson Pet is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Keerthikuppa 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 Keerthikuppa

As per Census 2011, Keerthikuppa village has a total population of 272 people, consisting of 137 males and 135 females. The village has 58 households and a sex ratio of 985 females per 1,000 males. There are 23 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 163 literate and 109 illiterate residents. Additionally, 164 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Keerthikuppa

Keerthikuppa 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 Keerthikuppa

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Keerthikuppa. The nearest railway station is Marikuppam, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertson Pet to Keerthikuppa is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Keerthikuppa 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 Keerthikuppa

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

Health Facilities in Keerthikuppa

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

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