Keelagani - Mulbagal, Kolar

Keelagani is a village situated in the Mulbagal taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mulbagal and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Sonnavadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keelagani village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keelagani is 622959. The village covers a total geographical area of 344.24 hectares and falls under the 563131 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Keelagani village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Keelagani

According to the 2011 Census, Keelagani village had a total population of 877 people, including 480 males and 397 females, living in 162 households. The sex ratio was 827 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.07%, with male literacy at 78.15% and female literacy at 56.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 246.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Keelagani

Keelagani 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 Keelagani

Keelagani is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Coromandel, while the nearest airport is Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Keelagani is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Keelagani is about 37 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 Keelagani

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

Health Facilities in Keelagani

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

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