Phalguni

Phalguni is a village located in Mudigere taluka of Chikmagalur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 10km away from sub-district headquarter Mudigere (tehsildar office) and 45km away from district headquarter Chikmagalur. As per 2009 stats, Phalguni village is also a gram panchayat.

Here you can discover what makes Phalguni unique in its vibrant Mudigere-Chikmagalur region. You’ll see Phalguni’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Phalguni

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Phalguni is 609942. The village spans a total geographical area of 775.35 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577113. Mudigere is nearest town to Phalguni village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 10km away.

When it comes to local governance, Phalguni village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Mudigere Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Udupi Chikkamagaluru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Phalguni

Population of Phalguni

According to the 2011 Census, Phalguni has a total population of about 1,707, with approximately 875 males and 832 females. The sex ratio is around 950 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 148 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 579 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 177. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.45%, with male literacy at about 81.49% and female literacy near 71.15%. There are around 430 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Phalguni's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Phalguni

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Phalguni. As per the 2011 stats, Phalguni had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Phalguni

Knowing the nearby villages of Phalguni helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Phalguni.

Frequently Asked Questions about Phalguni