Neergunda Village - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Neergunda is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 33 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 70 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Besur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Neergunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neergunda is 617864. The village covers a total geographical area of 273.41 hectares and falls under the 571231 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Neergunda 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 Neergunda

As per Census 2011, Neergunda village has a total population of 543 people, consisting of 253 males and 290 females. The village has 143 households and a sex ratio of 1,146 females per 1,000 males. There are 35 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 438 literate and 105 illiterate residents. Additionally, 284 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Neergunda

Neergunda 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 Neergunda

Public transport in the Neergunda is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 77.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Neergunda is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Neergunda is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Neergunda

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

Health Facilities in Neergunda

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

FAQs about Neergunda