Pillakunte - Srinivaspur, Kolar

Pillakunte is a village situated in the Srinivaspur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Srinivaspur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Arikunte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pillakunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pillakunte is 621582. The village covers a total geographical area of 103.47 hectares and falls under the 563135 pincode. Srinivaspur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Pillakunte 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 Pillakunte

As per Census 2011, Pillakunte village has a total population of 198 people, consisting of 99 males and 99 females. The village has 44 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 15 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 143 literate and 55 illiterate residents. Additionally, 163 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 35 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Pillakunte

Pillakunte 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 Pillakunte

Pillakunte is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doddanatta Halt, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Srinivaspur to Pillakunte is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Pillakunte is about 44 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pillakunte

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

Health Facilities in Pillakunte

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

FAQs about Pillakunte