Kothagere - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Kothagere is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from Kunigal and around 40 km from Tumkur. Kothagere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kothagere is 612529. The village covers a total geographical area of 260.92 hectares and falls under the 572130 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

Kothagere 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 Kothagere

As per Census 2011, Kothagere village has a total population of 2,041 people, consisting of 1,016 males and 1,025 females. The village has 502 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 192 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,438 literate and 603 illiterate residents. Additionally, 163 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 8 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kothagere

Kothagere 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 Kothagere

Kothagere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hirehali, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Kothagere is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kothagere is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kothagere

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

Health Facilities in Kothagere

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

FAQs about Kothagere