Keelara - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Keelara is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Kunigal and around 65 km from Tumkur. Yedavani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Keelara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Keelara is 612686. The village covers a total geographical area of 581.82 hectares and falls under the 572111 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Keelara

As per Census 2011, Keelara village has a total population of 913 people, consisting of 421 males and 492 females. The village has 268 households and a sex ratio of 1,168 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 575 literate and 338 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Keelara

Keelara 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 Keelara

Keelara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidaghatta, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Keelara is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Keelara is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Keelara

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

Health Facilities in Keelara

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

FAQs about Keelara