Garagadahalli - Ajjampura, Chikkamagaluru

Garagadahalli is a village situated in the Ajjampura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 38 km from Tarikere and around 71 km from Chikmagalur. Mugali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Garagadahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Garagadahalli is 609283. The village covers a total geographical area of 820.47 hectares and falls under the 577547 pincode. Hosdurga is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Garagadahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tarikere Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Garagadahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Garagadahalli village had a total population of 742 people, including 392 males and 350 females, living in 177 households. The sex ratio was 893 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.72%, with male literacy at 75.29% and female literacy at 57.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 304, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Garagadahalli

Garagadahalli 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 Garagadahalli

Garagadahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Shivani, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 121.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosdurga to Garagadahalli is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Garagadahalli is about 71 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Garagadahalli

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

Health Facilities in Garagadahalli

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

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