Avani - Mulbagal, Kolar

Avani is a village situated in the Mulbagal taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mulbagal and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Avani village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Avani is 622935. The village covers a total geographical area of 585.05 hectares and falls under the 563131 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Avani

As per Census 2011, Avani village has a total population of 3,077 people, consisting of 1,563 males and 1,514 females. The village has 688 households and a sex ratio of 968 females per 1,000 males. There are 314 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,039 literate and 1,038 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,337 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 31 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,0771,5631,514
Child Population (0–6 yrs)314160154
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,337693644
Scheduled Tribes (ST)311714
Literate Population2,0391,177862
Illiterate Population1,038386652

Nearby Villages of Avani

Avani 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)
BatlabavanahalliSouth-West1.53 km
GanjigunteNorth-East1.89 km
ChitheriSouth-East1.94 km
KempapuraWest2.20 km
RamenallurSouth-West2.28 km
CholangunteNorth2.37 km
KagganahalliEast2.65 km
YadahalliSouth-East2.71 km
VijalapuraNorth-East2.94 km
BandahalliSouth-East3.03 km

Transport and Connectivity of Avani

Avani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Coromandel, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 52.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Avani is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Avani is about 32 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Avani

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Avani

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Avani

Where is Avani located?

Avani village is located in Mulbagal Taluka, Kolar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Avani?

Avani is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Avani?

The pincode of Avani is 563131.

What is the population of Avani?

Avani has a total population of 3,077, including 1,563 males and 1,514 females.

How many households are there in Avani?

There are 688 households in Avani.

What is the literacy rate in Avani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Avani is 66.27%. Male literacy is 75.30% and female literacy is 56.94%.