Kiggalu

Kiggalu is a village located in Madikeri taluka of Kodagu district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 18km away from Madikeri, which is both district & sub-district headquarter of Kiggalu village. As per 2009 stats, Kanthur Murnad is the gram panchayat of Kiggalu village.

Here you can discover what makes Kiggalu unique in its vibrant Madikeri-Kodagu region. You’ll see Kiggalu’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 Kiggalu

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Kiggalu is 617838. The village spans a total geographical area of 1011.99 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 571252. Madikeri is nearest town to Kiggalu village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 18km away.

When it comes to local governance, Kiggalu 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 Madikeri 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 Kiggalu

Population of Kiggalu

According to the 2011 Census, Kiggalu has a total population of about 1,663, with approximately 795 males and 868 females. The sex ratio is around 1091 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 174 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 347 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 180. The overall literacy rate is approximately 75.53%, with male literacy at about 77.11% and female literacy near 74.08%. There are around 440 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Kiggalu's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Kiggalu

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

Nearby Villages of Kiggalu

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Kiggalu