Palangala - Virajpet, Kodagu

Palangala is a village situated in the Virajpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Virajpet and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Kedamullur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palangala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palangala is 618002. The village covers a total geographical area of 2622.12 hectares and falls under the 571212 pincode. Virajpet is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Palangala 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 Palangala

According to the 2011 Census, Palangala village had a total population of 649 people, including 322 males and 327 females, living in 197 households. The sex ratio was 1,016 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 92.39%, with male literacy at 93.02% and female literacy at 91.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 33, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 170.

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

Nearby Villages of Palangala

Palangala 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 Palangala

Palangala 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 24.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Virajpet to Palangala is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Palangala is about 25 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 Palangala

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

Health Facilities in Palangala

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

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