Kandagal - Davanagere

Kandagal is a village situated in the Davanagere taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Davanagere, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Kandagallu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandagal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandagal is 606695. The village covers a total geographical area of 1419.97 hectares and falls under the 577514 pincode. Davangere is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Kandagal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Mayakonda Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Davanagere Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kandagal

As per Census 2011, Kandagal village has a total population of 4,512 people, consisting of 2,278 males and 2,234 females. The village has 1,049 households and a sex ratio of 980 females per 1,000 males. There are 430 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 3,031 literate and 1,481 illiterate residents. Additionally, 615 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 753 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandagal

Kandagal 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 Kandagal

Kandagal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kodaganur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Davangere to Kandagal is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kandagal is about 30 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 Kandagal

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

Health Facilities in Kandagal

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

FAQs about Kandagal