Karagunda - Arsikere, Hassan

Karagunda is a village situated in the Arsikere taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arsikere and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Karagunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karagunda is 615512. The village covers a total geographical area of 402.78 hectares and falls under the 573122 pincode. Arsikere is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Karagunda

According to the 2011 Census, Karagunda village had a total population of 1,543 people, including 763 males and 780 females, living in 369 households. The sex ratio was 1,022 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 82.30%, with male literacy at 88.35% and female literacy at 76.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 477.

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

Nearby Villages of Karagunda

Karagunda 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 Karagunda

Karagunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Habanghata, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arsikere to Karagunda is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Karagunda is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karagunda

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

Health Facilities in Karagunda

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

FAQs about Karagunda