Thalakunte - Malur, Kolar

Thalakunte is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Jayamangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thalakunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thalakunte is 622248. The village covers a total geographical area of 413.32 hectares and falls under the 563130 pincode. Malur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Thalakunte 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 Thalakunte

As per Census 2011, Thalakunte village has a total population of 1,082 people, consisting of 575 males and 507 females. The village has 223 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 603 literate and 479 illiterate residents. Additionally, 221 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 399 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Thalakunte

Thalakunte 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 Thalakunte

Thalakunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Malur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 28.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malur to Thalakunte is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Thalakunte is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thalakunte

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

Health Facilities in Thalakunte

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

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