Karagallu - Arkalgud, Hassan

Karagallu is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Tarigalale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karagallu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karagallu is 616689. The village covers a total geographical area of 241.91 hectares and falls under the 573130 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Karagallu 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 Karagallu

According to the 2011 Census, Karagallu village had a total population of 424 people, including 210 males and 214 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 1,019 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.25%, with male literacy at 72.36% and female literacy at 52.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Karagallu

Karagallu 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 Karagallu

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Karagallu. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 66.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Karagallu is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Karagallu is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karagallu

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

Health Facilities in Karagallu

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

FAQs about Karagallu