Kaligowdanahalli - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Kaligowdanahalli is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Shivapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaligowdanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaligowdanahalli is 619587. The village covers a total geographical area of 298.14 hectares and falls under the 571126 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Kaligowdanahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kaligowdanahalli

As per Census 2011, Kaligowdanahalli village has a total population of 1,136 people, consisting of 549 males and 587 females. The village has 258 households and a sex ratio of 1,069 females per 1,000 males. There are 122 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 433 literate and 703 illiterate residents. Additionally, 15 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,136549587
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1225666
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1569
Literate Population433247186
Illiterate Population703302401

Nearby Villages of Kaligowdanahalli

Kaligowdanahalli 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
SiddapuraSouth-East1.21 km
PassaiahnapuraNorth1.25 km
ShivapuraEast2.13 km
KarleNorth2.24 km
Maguvinahallimel KamanahalliSouth-West2.68 km
HundipuraSouth-East2.93 km
HangalaNorth-West3.32 km
HangalapuraNorth3.39 km
KaniyanapuraSouth-West4.15 km
KebbepuraSouth-East4.87 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kaligowdanahalli

Kaligowdanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Udagamandalam, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 43.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Kaligowdanahalli is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Kaligowdanahalli is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaligowdanahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kaligowdanahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kaligowdanahalli

Where is Kaligowdanahalli located?

Kaligowdanahalli village is located in Gundlupet Taluka, Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kaligowdanahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Kaligowdanahalli is Shivapura.

What is the pincode of Kaligowdanahalli?

The pincode of Kaligowdanahalli is 571126.

What is the population of Kaligowdanahalli?

Kaligowdanahalli has a total population of 1,136, including 549 males and 587 females.

How many households are there in Kaligowdanahalli?

There are 258 households in Kaligowdanahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Kaligowdanahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaligowdanahalli is 38.12%. Male literacy is 44.99% and female literacy is 31.69%.