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

According to the 2011 Census, Kothagere village had a total population of 2,041 people, including 1,016 males and 1,025 females, living in 502 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.77%, with male literacy at 85.31% and female literacy at 70.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 163, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

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:

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