Padagur - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Padagur is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Padaguru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padagur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padagur is 619518. The village covers a total geographical area of 651.2 hectares and falls under the 571123 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Padagur 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 Padagur

As per Census 2011, Padagur village has a total population of 2,094 people, consisting of 1,040 males and 1,054 females. The village has 556 households and a sex ratio of 1,013 females per 1,000 males. There are 168 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,162 literate and 932 illiterate residents. Additionally, 476 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 4 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Padagur

Padagur 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 Padagur

Padagur 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 32.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Padagur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Padagur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padagur

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

Health Facilities in Padagur

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

FAQs about Padagur