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 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 Keelagani

As per Census 2011, Keelagani village has a total population of 877 people, consisting of 480 males and 397 females. The village has 162 households and a sex ratio of 827 females per 1,000 males. There are 91 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 535 literate and 342 illiterate residents. Additionally, 246 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population877480397
Child Population (0–6 yrs)915932
Scheduled Castes (SC)246140106
Literate Population535329206
Illiterate Population342151191

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SangondahalliNorth1.22 km
Majara AttikunteSouth1.53 km
DommasandraEast1.92 km
MelaganiWest2.19 km
EmmenathaWest2.21 km
KadukachanahalliNorth2.32 km
GumlapuraNorth2.38 km
KannasandraSouth-West2.76 km
J.agraharaEast2.91 km
TirumanahalliSouth2.97 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

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 Keelagani

Where is Keelagani located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Keelagani?

The Gram Panchayat of Keelagani is Sonnavadi.

What is the pincode of Keelagani?

The pincode of Keelagani is 563131.

What is the population of Keelagani?

Keelagani has a total population of 877, including 480 males and 397 females.

How many households are there in Keelagani?

There are 162 households in Keelagani.

What is the literacy rate in Keelagani?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Keelagani is 61.00%. Male literacy is 68.54% and female literacy is 51.89%.