Kolihal - Yelbarga, Koppal

Kolihal is a village situated in the Yelbarga taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelbarga and around 31 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Bevoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolihal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolihal is 601303. The village covers a total geographical area of 750.58 hectares and falls under the 583237 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kolihal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Yelburga Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kolihal

According to the 2011 Census, Kolihal village had a total population of 1,458 people, including 750 males and 708 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 944 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.33%, with male literacy at 80.75% and female literacy at 54.30%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 464, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 14.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolihal

Kolihal 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 Kolihal

Kolihal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ginigera, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Kolihal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Kolihal is about 31 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 Kolihal

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

Health Facilities in Kolihal

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

FAQs about Kolihal