Kanagala - Malur, Kolar

Kanagala is a village situated in the Malur taluka of Kolar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Kolar. Banahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanagala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanagala is 622440. The village covers a total geographical area of 222.37 hectares and falls under the 563137 pincode. Bangarpet is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kanagala

As per Census 2011, Kanagala village has a total population of 682 people, consisting of 331 males and 351 females. The village has 136 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 75 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 342 literate and 340 illiterate residents. Additionally, 77 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 84 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanagala

Kanagala 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 Kanagala

Kanagala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Tyakal, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 36.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bangarpet to Kanagala is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kolar to Kanagala is about 20 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 Kanagala

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

Health Facilities in Kanagala

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

FAQs about Kanagala