Kolavalli - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Kolavalli is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Hosanagara and around 48 km from Shimoga. Heddharipura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolavalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolavalli is 608002. The village covers a total geographical area of 630.74 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Kolavalli 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 Kolavalli

As per Census 2011, Kolavalli village has a total population of 429 people, consisting of 231 males and 198 females. The village has 95 households and a sex ratio of 857 females per 1,000 males. There are 27 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 346 literate and 83 illiterate residents.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolavalli

Kolavalli 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 Kolavalli

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Kolavalli. The nearest railway station is Kenchanalu Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Kolavalli is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kolavalli is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolavalli

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

Health Facilities in Kolavalli

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

FAQs about Kolavalli