Tekal - Malur, Kolar

Tekal 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. Tekal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tekal is 622415. The village covers a total geographical area of 438.57 hectares and falls under the 563137 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Tekal 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 Tekal

As per Census 2011, Tekal village has a total population of 1,728 people, consisting of 886 males and 842 females. The village has 376 households and a sex ratio of 950 females per 1,000 males. There are 188 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,101 literate and 627 illiterate residents. Additionally, 425 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 140 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Tekal

Tekal 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 Tekal

Public transport in the Tekal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tyakal, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

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

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

Health Facilities in Tekal

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

FAQs about Tekal