Kunagahalli - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Kunagahalli is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Kannegala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunagahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunagahalli is 619565. The village covers a total geographical area of 436.28 hectares and falls under the 571111 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Kunagahalli 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 Kunagahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kunagahalli village had a total population of 1,283 people, including 644 males and 639 females, living in 304 households. The sex ratio was 992 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.89%, with male literacy at 61.75% and female literacy at 44.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 433, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 271.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunagahalli

Kunagahalli 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 Kunagahalli

Kunagahalli 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 41.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Kunagahalli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Kunagahalli 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 Kunagahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kunagahalli

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

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