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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Kirijaji village has a total population of 1,333 people, consisting of 665 males and 668 females. The village has 291 households and a sex ratio of 1,004 females per 1,000 males. There are 139 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 814 literate and 519 illiterate residents. Additionally, 499 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

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:

FAQs about Kirijaji