Karangutta - Malur, Kolar

Karangutta is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Kondasettihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karangutta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karangutta is 622378. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.53 hectares and falls under the 563137 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Karangutta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Karangutta

As per Census 2011, Karangutta village has a total population of 457 people, consisting of 230 males and 227 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 64 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 269 literate and 188 illiterate residents. Additionally, 115 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population457230227
Child Population (0–6 yrs)643529
Scheduled Castes (SC)1155758
Literate Population269154115
Illiterate Population18876112

Nearby Villages of Karangutta

Karangutta 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)
NakkanahalliNorth-East1.08 km
AnepuraNorth-West1.34 km
NidaramangalaSouth-West1.79 km
KuntanahalliNorth-East1.88 km
ChinnapaganahalliSouth-East2.01 km
AgaraSouth2.17 km
HizuvanahalliWest2.47 km
DevanapuraNorth2.87 km
KugatiganahalliSouth-East2.91 km
KaradagurkiEast3.13 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karangutta

Karangutta 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 31.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Karangutta is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Karangutta is about 20 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 Karangutta

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

Health Facilities in Karangutta

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karangutta

Where is Karangutta located?

Karangutta village is located in Malur Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karangutta?

The Gram Panchayat of Karangutta is Kondasettihalli.

What is the pincode of Karangutta?

The pincode of Karangutta is 563137.

What is the population of Karangutta?

Karangutta has a total population of 457, including 230 males and 227 females.

How many households are there in Karangutta?

There are 104 households in Karangutta.

What is the literacy rate in Karangutta?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karangutta is 58.86%. Male literacy is 66.96% and female literacy is 50.66%.