Kilagere - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Kilagere is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Bannithalapura serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kilagere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kilagere is 619503. The village covers a total geographical area of 226.59 hectares and falls under the 571123 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kilagere 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 Kilagere

According to the 2011 Census, Kilagere village had a total population of 623 people, including 322 males and 301 females, living in 158 households. The sex ratio was 935 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.28%, with male literacy at 78.50% and female literacy at 51.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 302, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 7.

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

Nearby Villages of Kilagere

Kilagere 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 Kilagere

Kilagere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport 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 33.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Kilagere is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Kilagere 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 Kilagere

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

Health Facilities in Kilagere

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

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