Tagarapura - Kollegal, Chamarajanagar

Tagarapura is a village situated in the Kollegal taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kollegal and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Tagarapura village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tagarapura is 619833. The village covers a total geographical area of 998.14 hectares and falls under the 571442 pincode. Kollegal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Tagarapura 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 Tagarapura

According to the 2011 Census, Tagarapura village had a total population of 4,262 people, including 2,112 males and 2,150 females, living in 956 households. The sex ratio was 1,018 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.22%, with male literacy at 63.14% and female literacy at 53.36%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,466, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 85.

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

Nearby Villages of Tagarapura

Tagarapura 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 Tagarapura

Tagarapura 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 29.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kollegal to Tagarapura is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Tagarapura is about 40 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 Tagarapura

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

Health Facilities in Tagarapura

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

FAQs about Tagarapura