Kurugal - Kolar

Kurugal is a village situated in the Kolar taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Kolar, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurugal is 621791. The village covers a total geographical area of 526.24 hectares and falls under the 563113 pincode. Kolar is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kurugal is administered under an Urban Local Body. For political representation, the village falls under the Kolar Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Kurugal

According to the 2011 Census, Kurugal village had a total population of 1,864 people, including 925 males and 939 females, living in 439 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.50%, with male literacy at 77.49% and female literacy at 61.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 449, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 292.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kurugal

Kurugal 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 Kurugal

The nearest railway station is Kolar, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 23.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kolar to Kurugal is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

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