Kannegala - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Kannegala is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Kannegala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kannegala is 619563. The village covers a total geographical area of 1276.88 hectares and falls under the 571111 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Kannegala 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 Kannegala

According to the 2011 Census, Kannegala village had a total population of 2,884 people, including 1,466 males and 1,418 females, living in 681 households. The sex ratio was 967 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.01%, with male literacy at 69.26% and female literacy at 54.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 707, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 55.

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

Nearby Villages of Kannegala

Kannegala 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 Kannegala

Kannegala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Konanur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Kannegala is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Kannegala is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kannegala

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

Health Facilities in Kannegala

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

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