Kunagalli - Kollegal, Chamarajanagar

Kunagalli 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 35 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Kunagalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunagalli is 619846. The village covers a total geographical area of 1380.35 hectares and falls under the 571442 pincode. Kollegal is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Kunagalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Kunagalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kunagalli village had a total population of 5,000 people, including 2,518 males and 2,482 females, living in 1,143 households. The sex ratio was 986 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 55.03%, with male literacy at 61.49% and female literacy at 48.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,118, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 697.

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

Nearby Villages of Kunagalli

Kunagalli 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 Kunagalli

Kunagalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chamarajanagar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 39.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kollegal to Kunagalli is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Kunagalli is about 35 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 Kunagalli

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

Health Facilities in Kunagalli

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

FAQs about Kunagalli