Kolavadi - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Kolavadi is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Hosanagara and around 85 km from Shimoga. Yaduru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolavadi is 608040. The village covers a total geographical area of 1010.93 hectares and falls under the 577432 pincode. Tirthahalli is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kolavadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kolavadi

As per Census 2011, Kolavadi village has a total population of 261 people, consisting of 126 males and 135 females. The village has 72 households and a sex ratio of 1,071 females per 1,000 males. There are 16 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 188 literate and 73 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolavadi

Kolavadi 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 Kolavadi

Public transport in the Kolavadi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenchanalu Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tirthahalli to Kolavadi is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kolavadi is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolavadi

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

Health Facilities in Kolavadi

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

FAQs about Kolavadi