Kunjalageri - Virajpet, Kodagu

Kunjalageri is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Kakotuparambu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kunjalageri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kunjalageri is 617995. The village covers a total geographical area of 719.17 hectares and falls under the 571218 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Kunjalageri village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Kunjalageri

According to the 2011 Census, Kunjalageri village had a total population of 729 people, including 354 males and 375 females, living in 220 households. The sex ratio was 1,059 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.08%, with male literacy at 93.64% and female literacy at 90.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 101, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 27.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population729354375
Child Population (0–6 yrs)602436
Scheduled Castes (SC)1014853
Scheduled Tribes (ST)271215
Literate Population616309307
Illiterate Population1134568

Nearby Villages of Kunjalageri

Kunjalageri 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
BellumaduSouth-East1.92 km
KonanjageriNorth-West2.33 km
NalkeriEast2.46 km
ArapattuSouth3.46 km
BalamuriNorth3.62 km
Kadanga MarurSouth-East3.96 km
NariyandadaSouth-West4.20 km
ArameriSouth-East4.30 km
KirundaduWest4.80 km
MaithadiEast4.96 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kunjalageri

Kunjalageri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Pappinissery, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Kunjalageri is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Kunjalageri is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kunjalageri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Kunjalageri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Kunjalageri

Where is Kunjalageri located?

Kunjalageri village is located in Virajpet Taluka, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Kunjalageri?

The Gram Panchayat of Kunjalageri is Kakotuparambu.

What is the pincode of Kunjalageri?

The pincode of Kunjalageri is 571218.

What is the population of Kunjalageri?

Kunjalageri had a total population of 729, including 354 males and 375 females.

How many households are there in Kunjalageri?

Kunjalageri had 220 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kunjalageri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kunjalageri was 92.08%. Male literacy was 93.64% and female literacy was 90.56%.