Karugunda

Karugunda is a village located in Madikeri taluka of Kodagu district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 14km away from Madikeri, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Karugunda village. As per 2009 stats, Bettageri is the gram panchayat of Karugunda village.

Here you can discover what makes Karugunda unique in its vibrant Madikeri-Kodagu region. You’ll see Karugunda’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Karugunda

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Karugunda is 617805. The village spans a total geographical area of 1488.64 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 571247. Madikeri is nearest town to Karugunda village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 14km away.

When it comes to local governance, Karugunda village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Virajpet Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Mysuru Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Karugunda

Population of Karugunda

According to the 2011 Census, Karugunda has a total population of about 1,430, with approximately 715 males and 715 females. The sex ratio is around 1000 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 116 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 183 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 58. The overall literacy rate is approximately 83.15%, with male literacy at about 86.71% and female literacy near 79.58%. There are around 409 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Karugunda's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Karugunda

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Karugunda. As per the 2011 stats, Karugunda had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Karugunda

Knowing the nearby villages of Karugunda helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Karugunda.

Frequently Asked Questions about Karugunda