Athaguru - Maddur, Mandya

Athaguru is a village situated in the Maddur taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Maddur and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Athaguru village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Athaguru is 614556. The village covers a total geographical area of 966.01 hectares and falls under the 571433 pincode. Maddur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Athaguru

According to the 2011 Census, Athaguru village had a total population of 2,151 people, including 1,090 males and 1,061 females, living in 500 households. The sex ratio was 973 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.50%, with male literacy at 80.73% and female literacy at 60.37%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 737.

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

Nearby Villages of Athaguru

Athaguru 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 Athaguru

Athaguru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nidaghatta, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Maddur to Athaguru is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Athaguru is about 32 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 Athaguru

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

Health Facilities in Athaguru

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

FAQs about Athaguru