Galigekere - Krishnarajanagara, Mysuru

Galigekere is a village situated in the Krishnarajanagara taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from Krishnarajanagara and around 55 km from Mysore. Adagur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Galigekere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Galigekere is 618586. The village covers a total geographical area of 540.84 hectares and falls under the 571601 pincode. K.r.nagara is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Galigekere

According to the 2011 Census, Galigekere village had a total population of 3,223 people, including 1,604 males and 1,619 females, living in 706 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.87%, with male literacy at 78.22% and female literacy at 55.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 187, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 760.

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

Nearby Villages of Galigekere

Galigekere 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 Galigekere

Galigekere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arjunahalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from K.r.nagara to Galigekere is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Galigekere is about 55 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 Galigekere

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

Health Facilities in Galigekere

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

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