Gundegala - Kollegal, Chamarajanagar

Gundegala is a village situated in the Kollegal taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kollegal and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Dhanagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gundegala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gundegala is 619824. The village covers a total geographical area of 404.06 hectares and falls under the 571440 pincode. Kollegal is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Gundegala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Hanur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Gundegala

As per Census 2011, Gundegala village has a total population of 1,573 people, consisting of 792 males and 781 females. The village has 383 households and a sex ratio of 986 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 976 literate and 597 illiterate residents. Additionally, 903 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 134 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gundegala

Gundegala 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 Gundegala

Gundegala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chamarajanagar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kollegal to Gundegala is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Gundegala is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gundegala

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

Health Facilities in Gundegala

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

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