Nangala - Virajpet, Kodagu

Nangala is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Bittangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nangala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nangala is 618014. The village covers a total geographical area of 705.03 hectares and falls under the 571218 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

According to the 2011 Census, Nangala village had a total population of 697 people, including 339 males and 358 females, living in 198 households. The sex ratio was 1,056 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.03%, with male literacy at 82.85% and female literacy at 77.33%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 135, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 124.

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

Nearby Villages of Nangala

Nangala 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 Nangala

Nangala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kannur South, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Nangala is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Nangala is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nangala

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

Health Facilities in Nangala

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

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