Kandegala - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Kandegala 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 38 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Shindanapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandegala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandegala is 619517. The village covers a total geographical area of 1351.51 hectares and falls under the 571111 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kandegala 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 Kandegala

According to the 2011 Census, Kandegala village had a total population of 1,085 people, including 549 males and 536 females, living in 269 households. The sex ratio was 976 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.15%, with male literacy at 60.04% and female literacy at 44.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 279.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandegala

Kandegala 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 Kandegala

Kandegala is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Badanaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Kandegala is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Kandegala is about 38 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 Kandegala

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

Health Facilities in Kandegala

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

FAQs about Kandegala