Kollur - Bainduru, Udupi

Kollur is a village situated in the Bainduru taluka of Udupi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from Kundapura and around 80 km from Udupi. Kolluru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kollur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kollur is 608681. The village covers a total geographical area of 9800.58 hectares and falls under the 576220 pincode. Kundapur is the nearest town, located about 38 km away.

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

Population of Kollur

As per Census 2011, Kollur village has a total population of 3,265 people, consisting of 1,664 males and 1,601 females. The village has 757 households and a sex ratio of 962 females per 1,000 males. There are 344 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,455 literate and 810 illiterate residents. Additionally, 152 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 525 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,2651,6641,601
Child Population (0–6 yrs)344187157
Scheduled Castes (SC)1527676
Scheduled Tribes (ST)525253272
Literate Population2,4551,3111,144
Illiterate Population810353457

Nearby Villages of Kollur

Kollur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
MaratiNorth-East5.72 km
GoliholeSouth-West6.82 km
KodanavalliNorth7.70 km
ValurEast7.95 km
JadkalSouth-East8.16 km
Shankanna ShanubhogNorth-East8.34 km
AdagalaleNorth8.48 km
KaraniNorth-West8.80 km
YeljithWest9.53 km
KudaruruNorth11.15 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kollur

Kollur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mookambika Road, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kundapur to Kollur is about 38 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Udupi to Kollur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kollur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kollur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Kollur

Where is Kollur located?

Kollur village is located in Bainduru Taluka, Udupi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kollur?

The Gram Panchayat of Kollur is Kolluru.

What is the pincode of Kollur?

The pincode of Kollur is 576220.

What is the population of Kollur?

Kollur has a total population of 3,265, including 1,664 males and 1,601 females.

How many households are there in Kollur?

There are 757 households in Kollur.

What is the literacy rate in Kollur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kollur is 75.19%. Male literacy is 78.79% and female literacy is 71.46%.