Pichaguntalahalli - Mulbagal, Kolar

Pichaguntalahalli 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. Pichaguntlahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pichaguntalahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pichaguntalahalli is 623031. The village covers a total geographical area of 169.82 hectares and falls under the 563127 pincode. Mulbagal is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Pichaguntalahalli 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 Pichaguntalahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Pichaguntalahalli village had a total population of 798 people, including 414 males and 384 females, living in 174 households. The sex ratio was 928 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.53%, with male literacy at 71.63% and female literacy at 50.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 558, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population798414384
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1045153
Scheduled Castes (SC)558284274
Scheduled Tribes (ST)101
Literate Population427260167
Illiterate Population371154217

Nearby Villages of Pichaguntalahalli

Pichaguntalahalli 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)
LakkisettyhalliEast1.11 km
G.voddihalliNorth-West1.22 km
YarraginnenahalliSouth-East1.34 km
KothuruSouth-West1.36 km
KasavireddihalliNorth1.49 km
VeerasandraNorth-East1.60 km
P.gangapuraWest1.70 km
ChamareddihalliNorth-West1.83 km
ChokkadoddiSouth2.30 km
KadukachanahalliSouth-West2.40 km

Transport and Connectivity of Pichaguntalahalli

Pichaguntalahalli 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 Vellore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.6 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 Pichaguntalahalli is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Pichaguntalahalli 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 Pichaguntalahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Pichaguntalahalli

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

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

FAQs about Pichaguntalahalli

Where is Pichaguntalahalli located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Pichaguntalahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Pichaguntalahalli is Pichaguntlahalli.

What is the pincode of Pichaguntalahalli?

The pincode of Pichaguntalahalli is 563127.

What is the population of Pichaguntalahalli?

Pichaguntalahalli had a total population of 798, including 414 males and 384 females.

How many households are there in Pichaguntalahalli?

Pichaguntalahalli had 174 households.

What is the literacy rate in Pichaguntalahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Pichaguntalahalli was 61.53%. Male literacy was 71.63% and female literacy was 50.45%.