Karigala - Heggadadevankote, Mysuru

Karigala is a village situated in the Heggadadevankote taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Heggadadevankote and around 40 km from Mysore. Hommaragalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karigala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karigala is 618954. The village covers a total geographical area of 1612.85 hectares and falls under the 571125 pincode. Hd Kote is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Karigala

As per Census 2011, Karigala village has a total population of 1,367 people, consisting of 674 males and 693 females. The village has 326 households and a sex ratio of 1,028 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 605 literate and 762 illiterate residents. Additionally, 369 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 162 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Karigala

Karigala 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 Karigala

Public transport in the Karigala is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadakola, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hd Kote to Karigala is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Karigala is about 40 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 Karigala

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

Health Facilities in Karigala

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

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