Koolur - Kolar Gold Field, Kolar

Koolur is a village situated in the Kolar Gold Field taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Bangarpet and around 29 km from Kolar. Ramasagara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koolur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koolur is 622727. The village covers a total geographical area of 186.7 hectares and falls under the 563116 pincode. Robertson Pet is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Koolur 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 Koolur

As per Census 2011, Koolur village has a total population of 624 people, consisting of 317 males and 307 females. The village has 144 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 79 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 380 literate and 244 illiterate residents. Additionally, 202 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population624317307
Child Population (0–6 yrs)794633
Scheduled Castes (SC)202101101
Literate Population380220160
Illiterate Population24497147

Nearby Villages of Koolur

Koolur 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)
MahadevapuraEast1.46 km
VaddarahalliNorth-East1.46 km
ThimmapuraSouth-West1.94 km
DoddakariNorth-West2.03 km
DeverahalliWest2.26 km
BetkurNorth2.29 km
RamasagaraSouth-East2.44 km
PillagondanahalliNorth-East2.49 km
SarvareddihalliEast2.64 km
GennerahalliNorth-East2.72 km

Transport and Connectivity of Koolur

Koolur 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 56.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Koolur is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Koolur is about 29 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 Koolur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Koolur

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Koolur 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 Koolur

Where is Koolur located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Koolur?

The Gram Panchayat of Koolur is Ramasagara.

What is the pincode of Koolur?

The pincode of Koolur is 563116.

What is the population of Koolur?

Koolur has a total population of 624, including 317 males and 307 females.

How many households are there in Koolur?

There are 144 households in Koolur.

What is the literacy rate in Koolur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Koolur is 60.90%. Male literacy is 69.40% and female literacy is 52.12%.