Cherangala - Madikeri, Kodagu

Cherangala is a village situated in the Madikeri taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 42 km from Madikeri, which serves as both the tehsil and district headquarters. Bhagamandala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cherangala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cherangala is 617795. The village covers a total geographical area of 10127.67 hectares and falls under the 571247 pincode. Sulya is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Cherangala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Virajpet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Cherangala

According to the 2011 Census, Cherangala village had a total population of 1,332 people, including 657 males and 675 females, living in 376 households. The sex ratio was 1,027 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 90.47%, with male literacy at 93.72% and female literacy at 87.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Cherangala

Cherangala 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 Cherangala

Cherangala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Charvattur, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sulya to Cherangala is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Cherangala is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cherangala

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

Health Facilities in Cherangala

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

FAQs about Cherangala