Palamadagu - Bangarapet, Kolar

Palamadagu is a village situated in the Bangarapet taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 21 km from the tehsil headquarters in Bangarpet and around 38 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Gullahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palamadagu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palamadagu is 622590. The village covers a total geographical area of 617.68 hectares and falls under the 563114 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 21 km away.

Palamadagu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Bangarapet Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kolar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Palamadagu

According to the 2011 Census, Palamadagu village had a total population of 979 people, including 481 males and 498 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 1,035 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.67%, with male literacy at 63.35% and female literacy at 54.04%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 261, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 58.

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

Nearby Villages of Palamadagu

Palamadagu 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 Palamadagu

Palamadagu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kamasamudram, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Palamadagu is about 21 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Palamadagu is about 38 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 Palamadagu

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

Health Facilities in Palamadagu

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

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