Mangala - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Mangala is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Mangala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mangala is 619596. The village covers a total geographical area of 955.98 hectares and falls under the 571126 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Mangala 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 Mangala

As per Census 2011, Mangala village has a total population of 1,118 people, consisting of 554 males and 564 females. The village has 292 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 115 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 573 literate and 545 illiterate residents. Additionally, 424 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 421 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Mangala

Mangala 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 Mangala

Mangala 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 48.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Mangala is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Mangala is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Mangala

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

Health Facilities in Mangala

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

FAQs about Mangala