Kottiginahal - Hosapete, Vijayanagara

Kottiginahal is a village situated in the Hosapete taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Hospet and around 38 km from Bellary. Gadiganur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kottiginahal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kottiginahal is 604744. The village covers a total geographical area of 1047.99 hectares and falls under the 583223 pincode. Hospet is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Kottiginahal

As per Census 2011, Kottiginahal village has a total population of 474 people, consisting of 225 males and 249 females. The village has 104 households and a sex ratio of 1,106 females per 1,000 males. There are 55 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 333 literate and 141 illiterate residents. Additionally, 210 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 49 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kottiginahal

Kottiginahal 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 Kottiginahal

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kottiginahal. The nearest railway station is Gadiganuru, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 6.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hospet to Kottiginahal is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Kottiginahal is about 38 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 Kottiginahal

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

Health Facilities in Kottiginahal

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

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