Kolagi - Shikarpur, Shivamogga

Kolagi is a village situated in the Shikarpur taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 33 km from Shikarpur and around 83 km from Shimoga. Chikkamagadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolagi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolagi is 607687. The village covers a total geographical area of 320.79 hectares and falls under the 577433 pincode. Siralkoppa is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Kolagi

As per Census 2011, Kolagi village has a total population of 1,549 people, consisting of 769 males and 780 females. The village has 351 households and a sex ratio of 1,014 females per 1,000 males. There are 189 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 697 literate and 852 illiterate residents. Additionally, 45 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 61 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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

Kolagi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sagar Jambagaru, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Siralkoppa to Kolagi is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kolagi is about 83 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 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