Kolagala - Heggadadevankote, Mysuru

Kolagala is a village situated in the Heggadadevankote taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Heggadadevankote and around 35 km from Mysore. Madapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolagala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolagala is 618952. The village covers a total geographical area of 437.25 hectares and falls under the 571125 pincode. Hd Kote is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kolagala

According to the 2011 Census, Kolagala village had a total population of 3,257 people, including 1,603 males and 1,654 females, living in 775 households. The sex ratio was 1,032 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 56.84%, with male literacy at 63.15% and female literacy at 50.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,322, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 746.

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 Population3,2571,6031,654
Child Population (0–6 yrs)391173218
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,322658664
Scheduled Tribes (ST)746353393
Literate Population1,629903726
Illiterate Population1,628700928

Nearby Villages of Kolagala

Kolagala 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)
MadapuraWest1.84 km
ChottanahalliNorth-West1.94 km
ChakkurSouth2.22 km
NayakanahundiNorth2.26 km
Moleyur (kalihundi)East2.41 km
HolehundiNorth-East2.52 km
HyrigeWest2.59 km
KunigaluNorth3.31 km
GudumanahalliWest3.58 km
IbjalaEast3.88 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kolagala

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kolagala. The nearest railway station is Sujata Puram Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hd Kote to Kolagala is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Kolagala is about 35 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 Kolagala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Kolagala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within <1 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kolagala

Where is Kolagala located?

Kolagala village is located in Heggadadevankote Taluka, Mysuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kolagala?

The Gram Panchayat of Kolagala is Madapura.

What is the pincode of Kolagala?

The pincode of Kolagala is 571125.

What is the population of Kolagala?

Kolagala had a total population of 3,257, including 1,603 males and 1,654 females.

How many households are there in Kolagala?

Kolagala had 775 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kolagala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kolagala was 56.84%. Male literacy was 63.15% and female literacy was 50.56%.