Padmaghatta - Mulbagal, Kolar

Padmaghatta is a village situated in the Mulbagal taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Mulbagal and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Kappalamadugu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padmaghatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padmaghatta is 622998. The village covers a total geographical area of 249.6 hectares and falls under the 563132 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Padmaghatta 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 Padmaghatta

According to the 2011 Census, Padmaghatta village had a total population of 1,334 people, including 677 males and 657 females, living in 283 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.39%, with male literacy at 80.89% and female literacy at 65.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 192, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Padmaghatta

Padmaghatta 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 Padmaghatta

Padmaghatta 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 55.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Mulbagal to Padmaghatta is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Padmaghatta is about 43 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 Padmaghatta

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

Health Facilities in Padmaghatta

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

FAQs about Padmaghatta