Kirugavalu - Malavalli, Mandya

Kirugavalu is a village situated in the Malavalli taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malavalli and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Kirugavalu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirugavalu is 614680. The village covers a total geographical area of 956.88 hectares and falls under the 571424 pincode. Malavalli is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kirugavalu

According to the 2011 Census, Kirugavalu village had a total population of 8,268 people, including 4,216 males and 4,052 females, living in 1,886 households. The sex ratio was 961 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.48%, with male literacy at 81.15% and female literacy at 71.66%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,094, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 15.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirugavalu

Kirugavalu 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 Kirugavalu

Kirugavalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mandya, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 26.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malavalli to Kirugavalu is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Kirugavalu is about 22 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 Kirugavalu

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

Health Facilities in Kirugavalu

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

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