Koragallu - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Koragallu is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Besur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Koragallu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Koragallu is 617880. The village covers a total geographical area of 181.27 hectares and falls under the 571231 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

As per Census 2011, Koragallu village has a total population of 287 people, consisting of 136 males and 151 females. The village has 84 households and a sex ratio of 1,110 females per 1,000 males. There are 22 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 160 literate and 127 illiterate residents. Additionally, 89 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Koragallu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Koragallu

Koragallu 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 Koragallu

Public transport in the Koragallu is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Koragallu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Koragallu is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Koragallu

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

Health Facilities in Koragallu

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

FAQs about Koragallu