Kolagi - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Kolagi is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Hosanagara and around 70 km from Shimoga. Sonale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolagi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolagi is 607979. The village covers a total geographical area of 628.16 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Kolagi

According to the 2011 Census, Kolagi village had a total population of 436 people, including 216 males and 220 females, living in 105 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.90%, with male literacy at 84.97% and female literacy at 77.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 34.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolagi

Kolagi 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 Kolagi

Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Kolagi. The nearest railway station is Kenchanalu Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Kolagi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kolagi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolagi

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

Health Facilities in Kolagi

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

FAQs about Kolagi