Kurigepalli - Srinivaspur, Kolar

Kurigepalli is a village situated in the Srinivaspur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srinivaspur and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Kurigepalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurigepalli is 621394. The village covers a total geographical area of 706.23 hectares and falls under the 563134 pincode. Kothakota(andhra Pradesh) is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kurigepalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Srinivaspur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kurigepalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kurigepalli village had a total population of 1,480 people, including 753 males and 727 females, living in 310 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.77%, with male literacy at 76.56% and female literacy at 56.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 662, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 208.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurigepalli

Kurigepalli 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 Kurigepalli

Kurigepalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tummanamgutta, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kothakota(andhra Pradesh) to Kurigepalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Kurigepalli is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurigepalli

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

Health Facilities in Kurigepalli

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

FAQs about Kurigepalli