Nandigunda - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Nandigunda is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Gowdalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nandigunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nandigunda is 617898. The village covers a total geographical area of 311.97 hectares and falls under the 571235 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Nandigunda 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 Nandigunda

According to the 2011 Census, Nandigunda village had a total population of 686 people, including 334 males and 352 females, living in 209 households. The sex ratio was 1,054 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.96%, with male literacy at 87.13% and female literacy at 67.76%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 155.

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

Nearby Villages of Nandigunda

Nandigunda 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 Nandigunda

Nandigunda 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 70.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Nandigunda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Nandigunda is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nandigunda

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

Health Facilities in Nandigunda

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

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