The Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Government Post Metric Boys Hostel in Koppal is managed by the Social Welfare Department (SWD) of the Government of Karnataka.
Koppal District has multiple government hostels. The best way to get accurate, up-to-date contact information is to reach out to the relevant district department office or use the state-wide help line.
🏛️ Koppal District Department Contacts
Hostels for the SC/ST communities (Ambedkar Hostels) are generally managed by the Social Welfare Department (SWD), and those for Other Backward Classes (OBC) are managed by the Backward Classes Welfare Department (BCWD).
1. Social Welfare Department (SWD) – Koppal
- Responsible for: Hostels for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), including the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Hostels.
- Recommendation: Contact the Koppal District Social Welfare Office for the exact phone number and address of the specific Post Matric Boys Hostel you are looking for in the Koppal city or relevant taluk (Gangavati, Kushtagi, Yelburga).
2. General SWD Helpline (Karnataka)
This is the most reliable way to get current contact details for any government hostel in the state:
- Kalyana Mitra Help Line (24/7): 9482300400
3. Known Hostel Locations in Koppal
There are multiple hostels, which may include the one you are looking for:
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Government Post Metric Hostel (Koppal City): Located in or around the Dadegal area of Koppal.
- Government Boys Hostel (Gangavathi): Often mentioned at Viprasai Nagar, Gangavathi-583227 (Gangavathi is a major town in Koppal district).
🌐 Online Application
Admission to these hostels is typically done online through the State Hostel Portal (SHP), which is usually linked with the State Scholarship Portal (SSP). For the application process, always check the official websites:
- Official SWD Website (Karnataka):
https://sw.kar.nic.in(For Social Welfare Department) - Official BCWD Website (Karnataka):
https://bcwd.karnataka.gov.in(For Backward Classes Welfare Department)