Parakatageri - Ponnampet, Kodagu

Parakatageri is a village situated in the Ponnampet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 48 km from Virajpet and around 80 km from Madikeri. Birunani serves as the Gram Panchayat for Parakatageri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parakatageri is 618059. The village covers a total geographical area of 6486.92 hectares and falls under the 571249 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 48 km away.

Parakatageri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Parakatageri

According to the 2011 Census, Parakatageri village had a total population of 1,704 people, including 862 males and 842 females, living in 501 households. The sex ratio was 977 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.61%, with male literacy at 82.78% and female literacy at 78.44%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 69, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 286.

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

Nearby Villages of Parakatageri

Parakatageri 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 Parakatageri

Parakatageri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Jagannath Temple Gate, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Parakatageri is about 48 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.4 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Parakatageri is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parakatageri

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

Health Facilities in Parakatageri

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

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