Kaggala - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Kaggala is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Kelasur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaggala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaggala is 619530. The village covers a total geographical area of 533.54 hectares and falls under the 571123 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kaggala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Gundlupet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kaggala

According to the 2011 Census, Kaggala village had a total population of 2,417 people, including 1,227 males and 1,190 females, living in 602 households. The sex ratio was 970 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.58%, with male literacy at 68.48% and female literacy at 50.46%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 397, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,009.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kaggala

Kaggala 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 Kaggala

Public transport in the Kaggala is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badanaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Kaggala is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Kaggala is about 27 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 Kaggala

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

Health Facilities in Kaggala

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

FAQs about Kaggala