Kiragadalu - Alur, Hassan

Kiragadalu is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 13 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kadalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kiragadalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kiragadalu is 616421. The village covers a total geographical area of 681 hectares and falls under the 573213 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Kiragadalu

As per Census 2011, Kiragadalu village has a total population of 1,383 people, consisting of 697 males and 686 females. The village has 324 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 149 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 978 literate and 405 illiterate residents. Additionally, 278 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kiragadalu

Kiragadalu 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 Kiragadalu

Kiragadalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Alur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 79.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Kiragadalu is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Kiragadalu is about 13 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kiragadalu

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

Health Facilities in Kiragadalu

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

FAQs about Kiragadalu