List of Localities in kolar

Kolar is a city located in the Kolar district of Karnataka. It’s the administrative headquarters of the district. It’s located just 70 km from Bangalore and 32 km from the Kolar Gold Fields, for which it’s most popular. Generally, Kolar is most prominently known for gold mining, and generally for silk and milk as well.

Historically, Kolar is an important city and was important source of gold. The Ganga dynasty, which reigned supreme from 350-550 CE, used Kolar as their capital city for twenty years. A sacred place from the early times, it was once called the Avantika-Kshetra. Till this day, Kolar remains famous for its religious establishments.

Stats and Facts

• The population of Kolar, as per the provisional reports of the Census India 2011, is 1,38,553
• Kolar’s sex ratio stands at 978 per 1000 males, and child sex ratio at 985 per 1000 boys
• The average literacy rate in Kolar is 84.02%, of which the female and male literacy are 80.69% and 87.28% respectively
• Kolar is called the land of gold, milk, and silk
• Kolar was earlier known by the names Kuvalala and Kolahala Pura
• Maharshi Valmiki, the author of the great epic, Mahabharata lived in Kolar
• Kannada is the primary language spoken in Kolar

Economy: Agriculture and Industry

• Agriculture, besides floriculture, and dairy and sericulture, are the major sources of employment in Kolar
• There are several large industries situated in and around Kolar, including Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), Kolar Gold Fields, Power Grid Corporation of India, Karnataka Milk Federation, and Bharat Gold Mines Limited (BGML)
• The important industrial areas near the city, and within the Kolar district, are Tamaka Industrial Area, Narasapura Industrial Area, Vemagal Industrial Area, and Malur Industrial Area
• The famous trading markets in the city are the jewelry stores at Kolar Gold Fields, Mango trading market at Srinivaspura, and Tomato trading market at Vadahalli, Mulbagal Taluk

Connectivity

• There are no direct flights from and to Kolar from any other city in India. The nearest airport to Kolar is the Hindustan Airport at Bangalore, which is 57 km away. Tirupati Airport, which is 158 km away in Andhra Pradesh, is the alternative. From the Bangalore airport, one can fly to many major cities and towns across India
• Kolar is well connected to other cities via rail. The Tyakal station at Kolar is a ready connecting point. There is also a railway station at Bangarpet, which is accessible to the residents of Kolar. This railway junction is situated just 15 km away. Through these railway stations, one can easily reach other major Indian cities
• The closest highway to Kolar is the Bengaluru-Chennai National Highway-4, through which it can connect to major cities like Pune, Bangalore, Mumbai, and Chennai
• Within the city, one can use buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws to travel around. A local transportation facility called Antaragange Kolara Nagara Sarige is also available as a means of traveling within the city. It was inaugurated in July 2012

Kolar Civic Administration

• The Kolar City Municipal Council manages the administration of the Kolar city
• In 1964, the Kolar City Municipal Council was constituted as Kolar Town Municipal Council under the Karnataka Municipal Act
• The Kolar City Municipal Council is the second-biggest municipality in the district

Kolar Infrastructure

Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited manages the efficient transmission of power to Kolar. The generation of power in the city, district, and the Karnataka state as a whole, keeps growing as well. Additionally, the country’s biggest solar power unit, at 3-MW capacity, is located in Yelasandra, Kolar.

The water table levels have been dropping in Kolar, but a number of measures are being planned to make amends. Some of these moves include check dams, contour bunding, and desalting. The Palar river basin in the region can also be used to improve the water table.

The health and education infrastructure in the city is also continuously improving. There are over 3,500 primary schools in the Kolar district, in addition to over 250 high schools and more than 70 pre-university colleges. With a good mix of government and private hospitals, and primary health centers, the city finds itself amidst strong medical infrastructure.

Infrastructure Projects

Name of the Project	Impact Areas	Expected Completion Date	Remarks
Conversion of Kolar-Chikballapur Railway Line Into Broad Gauge	Kolar to Chikballapur	Completed	This will help in the progress of the backward district of Kolar.
Whitefield-Kolar-Mulbagal Railway Project	Kolar	2016	-
Kolar Rail Coach Factory	Srinivaspur Taluk	Under Development	The rail coach factory will be built across 1200 acres, and will provide employment to over 5,000 people.
Antaragange Kolara Nagara Sarige	Kolar	Completed	A local transportation facility launched in 2012

Kolar Real Estate

• Kolar has an industrialized economy. This invites commercial real estate development in and around the city
• Many industrial houses are setting up plants in industrial areas such as Honda in Kolar, this will in future boost residential and commercial real estate market
• Additionally, people moving into the city to capitalize on the specialized markets, such as for tomato, mango, and jewelry, also causes a rise in demand for residential real estate development
• With overall development on the rise, new educational institutions are being built in the city. Increased urbanization is also causing the development of fast food chains such as McDonald’s and KFCs

Key Localities in Kolar

Localities	Residential plots in Kolar (Rs. /sq. ft.)
Bangarpet Main Road	400-1000
Malur	500-900
Chikkaballapur	400-700
Narasapura	200-600

Charges by Government Bodies

Property Registration (Updated till October 2012)

Description Of Document	Stamp Duty Chargeable	Registration Fee Payable
Agreement relating to sale of immovable property (with possession)	5%	1%
Conveyance (Flats/Apartments)	5 % on the market value Surcharge cess	1%
Lease
Up to 1 year residential	0.5% on the total rent paid, max. Rs. 500	100
Up to 1 year commercial and industrial	0.5% on the total rent paid	0.5% or a minimum of Rs. 100
1-10 years	1% on AAR/advance/premium/deposit	0.5% or a minimum of Rs. 100
10-20 years	2% on AAR/advance/premium/deposit	0.5% or a minimum of Rs. 100
20-30 years	3% on AAR/advance/premium/deposit	0.5% or a minimum of Rs. 100
Mortgage
If possession of property is given	5 % on the amount surcharge	1%
If possession of property is not given	0.5% for every Rs. 100 or part thereof	0.5% or a minimum of Rs. 100

Property Tax in Kolar - Aasthi

Kolar City Municipal Council is responsible for levying the property tax, called Aasthi in Kolar.

Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited (BESCOM)

BESCOM is responsible for the distribution of power in 8 districts, including Kolar. The company was established in the year 2002.

Power Tariff (Effective for 2013-14)

Category Description	Particulars	Tariff 2013-14
Bhagya Jyothi (BJ)/Kutir Jyothi (KJ)	Fully Subsidized by GOK	Free
	Monthly Minimum Per Installation Per Month	Rs. 30
	Commission Determined Tariff (EC/kWh)	504 Ps
Domestic – Applicable to areas under Bruhat Bangalore Mahangara Palike (BBMP), Municipal Corporations and all Urban Local Bodies	Sanctioned Load Fixed Charge (FC)
	FC For 1st KW	Rs. 25
	FC For addl. KW	Rs. 35
	Consumption Energy Charges (EC)
	0 to 30 KWH	250 Ps
	31 to 100 KWH	370 Ps
	101 to 200 KWH	485 Ps
	Above 200 KWH	585 Ps
Commercial – Applicable to areas coming under Bruhat Bangalore Mahangara Palike (BBMP), Municipal Corporations and all Urban Local Bodies	Sanctioned Load Fixed Charge (FC) per KW	FC/kW – Rs. 40
	Consumption Energy Charges (EC)
	0 to 50 KWH	645 Ps
	Above 50 KWH	745 Ps
	Demand Based Tariff (Optional) where sanctioned load is above 5 kW but below 50 kW
	Fixed Charge (FC) per KW	Rs. 55
	Consumption Energy Charges (EC)	Rs. 55

Kolar City Municipal Council – Water Supply

Kolar City Municipal Council is responsible for water supply and sewerage services.

Online Portal for Easy Access to Services

The Kolar City Municipal Council website provides several online services to the city’s residents. Online applications for availing services like property tax and complaints registration, civic services, and civic amenities are made available online.