Ganagur - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Ganagur is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Ganagur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ganagur is 617945. The village covers a total geographical area of 417.1 hectares and falls under the 571236 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Ganagur

According to the 2011 Census, Ganagur village had a total population of 692 people, including 352 males and 340 females, living in 200 households. The sex ratio was 966 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.91%, with male literacy at 87.74% and female literacy at 80.12%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Ganagur

Ganagur 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 Ganagur

Ganagur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 65.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Ganagur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Ganagur is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ganagur

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

Health Facilities in Ganagur

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

FAQs about Ganagur