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★ District of Karnataka ★

Kolar

ಕೋಲಾರ
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Area · — km²
Population · 15,36,401
Pincode range ·
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About the district

Kolar — district of Karnataka

Kolar is a district in Karnataka. Editorial copy not yet contributed — claim a village to start adding context.

District at a glance

About Kolar

Historic gold mining region and textile industry hub in southern Karnataka.

District HQ
Kolar

Must-visit places in Kolar

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Someshwara Temple

Ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, notable for its Dravidian architecture and historical significance.

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    Kolaramma Temple

    Prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kolaramma, an important pilgrimage site in the district.

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    Bhimeshwara Temple

    Ancient Shiva temple in Kolar Gold Fields with traditional architectural style and local religious importance.

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Then & Now

Kolar district — Census 2011 to projected 2026

Population · 2011
10,55,507
Census 2011 baseline
+14.9%
Population · 2026
12,12,988
RGI / state CAGR projection
Households · 2011
2,26,864
Census 2011 baseline
-66.3%
Households · 2026
76,431
RGI / state CAGR projection
2011 = decadal Census of India. 2026 = forward-projection from state-level CAGR — working estimate, refines when the next Census publishes.
Census 2011 · District aggregates · 1,825 villages

Kolar district by the numbers

Census 2011 + RGI 2026 projection
+ Centre dashboards (JJM, PMAY-G, SBM-G)
Census 2011
Headcount, household, and reservation counts from the most recent decennial census.
Male population
5,35,007Census 2011
Female population
5,20,500Census 2011
Sex ratio
973 ♀/1000♂Derived F×1000/M
Households
2,26,864Census 2011
SC population
3,27,207Census 2011
ST population
72,105Census 2011
2026 projection
2026
Forward-looked from 2011 using the state's Census CAGR. Growth % is derived.
Population (2026 est.)
12,12,988+14.9%RGI / state CAGR projection
Households (2026 est.)
76,431RGI / state CAGR projection
Workforce + schemes
Census 2011 workforce composition + post-Census central-government dashboards.
Workers (total)
5,44,609Census 2011
Cultivators
1,61,627Census 2011
Agri labourers
1,35,902Census 2011
JJM tap-water coverage
70.9%Jal Jeevan Mission
PMAY-G houses built
1,46,837 / 9,44,14016% complete
SBM-G toilets
3,93,278Swachh Bharat Mission · rural
Notable places across Kolar district

Temples, schools, hospitals & civic landmarks in this district

60 places mapped
Coverage
113 of 1,825 villages have notable places mapped · 6%
  • Temple· 26
  • Hospital· 11
  • School· 9
  • PHC· 7
  • College· 5
  • High school· 2

Aggregated from village fixtures + OpenStreetMap. Numbers will rise as the LGD + OSM ingest covers more villages in Kolar district.

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All 6 mandals of Kolar

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1825 villages · 154 GPs
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Top villages in Kolar

Villages with the most posts, contributors, and verified residents this month.

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Quick answers

People often ask about Kolar

How many mandals and villages are in Kolar district?

Kolar district has 6 mandals and 1,825 revenue villages across 154 gram panchayats in Karnataka.

Where is the headquarters of Kolar district?

The district headquarters of Kolar is —.

What is the pincode of Kolar district?

Kolar district uses pincodes starting with —. Individual villages within Kolar may have their own pincodes — check the village page for exact values.

Which Lok Sabha constituency does Kolar fall under?

Kolar district is part of the — Lok Sabha constituency.

What is the population of Kolar district?

Kolar district had a population of 15,36,401 per the 2011 Census, across 1,825 villages.

When was Kolar district formed?

Kolar district was formed on —.

Which rivers flow through Kolar district?

Major rivers in Kolar district: —.

Answers are auto-built from the village's verified record. If something is wrong, residents can correct it after claiming the village.

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Districts near Kolar

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