Negathur - Hunsur, Mysuru

Negathur is a village situated in the Hunsur taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Hunsur and around 68 km from Mysore. Neralakuppe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Negathur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Negathur is 618386. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.9 hectares and falls under the 571106 pincode. Piriyapatna is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Negathur 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 Negathur

According to the 2011 Census, Negathur village had a total population of 291 people, including 153 males and 138 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.14%, with male literacy at 65.44% and female literacy at 50.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 87.

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

Nearby Villages of Negathur

Negathur 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 Negathur

Negathur is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 40.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Piriyapatna to Negathur is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Negathur is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Negathur

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

Health Facilities in Negathur

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

FAQs about Negathur