Penjahalli - Heggadadevankote, Mysuru

Penjahalli is a village situated in the Heggadadevankote taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Heggadadevankote and around 59 km from Mysore. Hirehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Penjahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penjahalli is 618871. The village covers a total geographical area of 511.22 hectares and falls under the 571114 pincode. Hd Kote is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Penjahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Penjahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Penjahalli village had a total population of 1,218 people, including 617 males and 601 females, living in 302 households. The sex ratio was 974 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 62.20%, with male literacy at 69.10% and female literacy at 55.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 294, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 40.

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

Nearby Villages of Penjahalli

Penjahalli 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 Penjahalli

Penjahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sujata Puram Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hd Kote to Penjahalli is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Penjahalli is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Penjahalli

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

Health Facilities in Penjahalli

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

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