Kappalamadagu - Mulbagal, Kolar

Kappalamadagu is a village situated in the Mulbagal taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mulbagal and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Kappalamadugu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kappalamadagu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kappalamadagu is 622993. The village covers a total geographical area of 560.53 hectares and falls under the 563131 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kappalamadagu 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 Kappalamadagu

As per Census 2011, Kappalamadagu village has a total population of 2,209 people, consisting of 1,069 males and 1,140 females. The village has 465 households and a sex ratio of 1,066 females per 1,000 males. There are 270 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,508 literate and 701 illiterate residents. Additionally, 366 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 34 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,2091,0691,140
Child Population (0–6 yrs)270121149
Scheduled Castes (SC)366183183
Scheduled Tribes (ST)341519
Literate Population1,508814694
Illiterate Population701255446

Nearby Villages of Kappalamadagu

Kappalamadagu 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)
AllalasandraSouth-West1.00 km
SrirangapuraNorth-East1.38 km
DarenahalliSouth-West1.96 km
BatrahalliEast2.20 km
ChikkabandahalliSouth2.23 km
AnehalliNorth2.32 km
N.vaddahalliNorth-East2.39 km
MannenahalliSouth-East2.41 km
MarandahalliNorth-West2.48 km
JangalahalliSouth-West2.59 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kappalamadagu

Kappalamadagu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Srinivaspur, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.0 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Kappalamadagu is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Kappalamadagu is about 35 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 Kappalamadagu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kappalamadagu

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

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

FAQs about Kappalamadagu

Where is Kappalamadagu located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kappalamadagu?

The Gram Panchayat of Kappalamadagu is Kappalamadugu.

What is the pincode of Kappalamadagu?

The pincode of Kappalamadagu is 563131.

What is the population of Kappalamadagu?

Kappalamadagu has a total population of 2,209, including 1,069 males and 1,140 females.

How many households are there in Kappalamadagu?

There are 465 households in Kappalamadagu.

What is the literacy rate in Kappalamadagu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kappalamadagu is 68.27%. Male literacy is 76.15% and female literacy is 60.88%.