Gangoor - Arkalgud, Hassan

Gangoor is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Gangoor village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gangoor is 616748. The village covers a total geographical area of 600.57 hectares and falls under the 573133 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

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

Population of Gangoor

As per Census 2011, Gangoor village has a total population of 2,733 people, consisting of 1,344 males and 1,389 females. The village has 639 households and a sex ratio of 1,033 females per 1,000 males. There are 261 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,528 literate and 1,205 illiterate residents. Additionally, 438 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 19 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Gangoor

Gangoor 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 Gangoor

Gangoor is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Annechakanahali, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Gangoor is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Gangoor is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Gangoor

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

Health Facilities in Gangoor

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

FAQs about Gangoor