Penjahallikaval - Hunsur, Mysuru

Penjahallikaval is a village situated in the Hunsur taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Hunsur and around 56 km from Mysore. Ummathur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Penjahallikaval village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Penjahallikaval is 618378. The village covers a total geographical area of 453.88 hectares and falls under the 571105 pincode. Hunsur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Penjahallikaval 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 Penjahallikaval

As per Census 2011, Penjahallikaval village has a total population of 1,411 people, consisting of 722 males and 689 females. The village has 347 households and a sex ratio of 954 females per 1,000 males. There are 121 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,010 literate and 401 illiterate residents. Additionally, 262 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 81 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Penjahallikaval

Penjahallikaval 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 Penjahallikaval

Penjahallikaval is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hunsur to Penjahallikaval is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Penjahallikaval is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Penjahallikaval

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

Health Facilities in Penjahallikaval

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

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