Uganiya - Kollegal, Chamarajanagar

Uganiya 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 44 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Dhanagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Uganiya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Uganiya is 619816. The village covers a total geographical area of 1416.16 hectares and falls under the 571440 pincode. Kollegal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Uganiya 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 Uganiya

As per Census 2011, Uganiya village has a total population of 2,206 people, consisting of 1,113 males and 1,093 females. The village has 485 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 228 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,224 literate and 982 illiterate residents. Additionally, 842 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Uganiya

Uganiya 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 Uganiya

Uganiya 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 42.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kollegal to Uganiya is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Uganiya is about 44 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 Uganiya

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

Health Facilities in Uganiya

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

FAQs about Uganiya