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 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 Palangala

As per Census 2011, Palangala village has a total population of 649 people, consisting of 322 males and 327 females. The village has 197 households and a sex ratio of 1,015 females per 1,000 males. There are 58 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 546 literate and 103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 33 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 170 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population649322327
Child Population (0–6 yrs)582137
Scheduled Castes (SC)331617
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1707793
Literate Population546280266
Illiterate Population1034261

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KaradaSouth-West2.71 km
KedamullurSouth-East2.81 km
ChelavaraWest4.12 km
ArapattuNorth-East6.88 km
NariyandadaNorth7.15 km
KottoliEast7.96 km
Kadanga MarurNorth-East8.05 km
HeggalaSouth-East8.29 km
YevakapadiNorth-West8.44 km
BetoliEast8.46 km

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.

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 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Palangala

Where is Palangala located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Palangala?

The Gram Panchayat of Palangala is Kedamullur.

What is the pincode of Palangala?

The pincode of Palangala is 571212.

What is the population of Palangala?

Palangala has a total population of 649, including 322 males and 327 females.

How many households are there in Palangala?

There are 197 households in Palangala.

What is the literacy rate in Palangala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Palangala is 84.13%. Male literacy is 86.96% and female literacy is 81.35%.