Kolaghatta - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Kolaghatta is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Turuvekere and around 70 km from Tumkur. Lokammanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolaghatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolaghatta is 612211. The village covers a total geographical area of 295.27 hectares and falls under the 572212 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kolaghatta

As per Census 2011, Kolaghatta village has a total population of 446 people, consisting of 237 males and 209 females. The village has 121 households and a sex ratio of 881 females per 1,000 males. There are 30 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 352 literate and 94 illiterate residents. Additionally, 91 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolaghatta

Kolaghatta 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 Kolaghatta

Kolaghatta is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Kolaghatta is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kolaghatta is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolaghatta

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

Health Facilities in Kolaghatta

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

FAQs about Kolaghatta