Thookal - Kolar Gold Field, Kolar

Thookal is a village situated in the Kolar Gold Field taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Bangarpet and around 40 km from Kolar. Kysamballi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thookal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thookal is 622816. The village covers a total geographical area of 350.68 hectares and falls under the 563117 pincode. Robertson Pet is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Thookal 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 Thookal

As per Census 2011, Thookal village has a total population of 754 people, consisting of 377 males and 377 females. The village has 165 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 87 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 526 literate and 228 illiterate residents. Additionally, 240 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Thookal

Thookal 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 Thookal

Thookal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Marikuppam, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Robertson Pet to Thookal is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Thookal 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 Thookal

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

Health Facilities in Thookal

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

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