Agara - Malur, Kolar

Agara is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 23 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Kondasettihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Agara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Agara is 622396. The village covers a total geographical area of 471.31 hectares and falls under the 563137 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Agara

According to the 2011 Census, Agara village had a total population of 1,028 people, including 520 males and 508 females, living in 231 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.61%, with male literacy at 65.62% and female literacy at 51.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 248, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 56.

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

Nearby Villages of Agara

Agara 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 Agara

Agara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Tyakal, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Agara is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Agara is about 23 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Agara

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

Health Facilities in Agara

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

FAQs about Agara