Kolisalu - Sorab, Shivamogga

Kolisalu is a village situated in the Sorab taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Sorab and around 90 km from Shimoga. Ulavi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolisalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolisalu is 607626. The village covers a total geographical area of 450.19 hectares and falls under the 577434 pincode. Sorab is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Kolisalu

According to the 2011 Census, Kolisalu village had a total population of 198 people, including 99 males and 99 females, living in 44 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.00%, with male literacy at 76.14% and female literacy at 64.13%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolisalu

Kolisalu 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 Kolisalu

Kolisalu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sorab to Kolisalu is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Kolisalu is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolisalu

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

Health Facilities in Kolisalu

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

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