Sathegala - Kollegal, Chamarajanagar

Sathegala is a village situated in the Kollegal taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kollegal and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Sathegala village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sathegala is 619814. The village covers a total geographical area of 8135.14 hectares and falls under the 571440 pincode. Kollegal is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Sathegala 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 Sathegala

According to the 2011 Census, Sathegala village had a total population of 13,074 people, including 6,685 males and 6,389 females, living in 3,184 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.52%, with male literacy at 65.75% and female literacy at 55.02%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4,317, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,304.

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

Nearby Villages of Sathegala

Sathegala 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 Sathegala

Sathegala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hanakere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kollegal to Sathegala is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Sathegala is about 49 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 Sathegala

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

Health Facilities in Sathegala

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

FAQs about Sathegala