Kirijaji - Hunsur, Mysuru

Kirijaji is a village situated in the Hunsur taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 2 km from Hunsur and around 48 km from Mysore. Mukanhalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kirijaji village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kirijaji is 618404. The village covers a total geographical area of 568.95 hectares and falls under the 571105 pincode. Hunsur is the nearest town, located about 2 km away.

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

Population of Kirijaji

According to the 2011 Census, Kirijaji village had a total population of 1,333 people, including 665 males and 668 females, living in 291 households. The sex ratio was 1,005 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.17%, with male literacy at 75.50% and female literacy at 60.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 499, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2.

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

Nearby Villages of Kirijaji

Kirijaji 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 Kirijaji

Kirijaji is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 31.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hunsur to Kirijaji is about 2 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Kirijaji 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 Kirijaji

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

Health Facilities in Kirijaji

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

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