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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Gangoor village had a total population of 2,733 people, including 1,344 males and 1,389 females, living in 639 households. The sex ratio was 1,033 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.81%, with male literacy at 71.96% and female literacy at 52.10%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 438, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 19.

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

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