Kolala - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Kolala is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Turuvekere and around 77 km from Tumkur. Tandaga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolala is 612333. The village covers a total geographical area of 493.45 hectares and falls under the 572224 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kolala 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 Kolala

As per Census 2011, Kolala village has a total population of 763 people, consisting of 387 males and 376 females. The village has 187 households and a sex ratio of 971 females per 1,000 males. There are 57 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 545 literate and 218 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 21 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kolala

Kolala 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 Kolala

Kolala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Kolala is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kolala is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolala

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

Health Facilities in Kolala

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

FAQs about Kolala