Pegalapalli - Srinivaspur, Kolar

Pegalapalli is a village situated in the Srinivaspur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srinivaspur and around 43 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Somayajalapalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pegalapalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pegalapalli is 621567. The village covers a total geographical area of 211.36 hectares and falls under the 563138 pincode. Srinivaspur is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Pegalapalli 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 Pegalapalli

According to the 2011 Census, Pegalapalli village had a total population of 1,005 people, including 504 males and 501 females, living in 206 households. The sex ratio was 994 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.33%, with male literacy at 80.31% and female literacy at 60.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 175, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 42.

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

Nearby Villages of Pegalapalli

Pegalapalli 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 Pegalapalli

Pegalapalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Srinivaspur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinivaspur to Pegalapalli is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Pegalapalli 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 Pegalapalli

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

Health Facilities in Pegalapalli

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

FAQs about Pegalapalli