Poorigali - Malavalli, Mandya

Poorigali is a village situated in the Malavalli taluka of Mandya district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Malavalli and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Mandya. Purigali serves as the Gram Panchayat for Poorigali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Poorigali is 614830. The village covers a total geographical area of 1154.9 hectares and falls under the 571463 pincode. Malavalli is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Poorigali 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 Poorigali

According to the 2011 Census, Poorigali village had a total population of 3,885 people, including 1,929 males and 1,956 females, living in 894 households. The sex ratio was 1,014 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.94%, with male literacy at 79.46% and female literacy at 64.57%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 990, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1.

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

Nearby Villages of Poorigali

Poorigali 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 Poorigali

Poorigali 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 29.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Malavalli to Poorigali is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mandya to Poorigali is about 48 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Poorigali

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

Health Facilities in Poorigali

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

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