Katnal - Krishnarajanagara, Mysuru

Katnal is a village situated in the Krishnarajanagara taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Krishnarajanagara and around 49 km from Mysore. Chandagalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katnal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katnal is 618642. The village covers a total geographical area of 92.17 hectares and falls under the 571602 pincode. K.r.nagara is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Katnal 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 Katnal

According to the 2011 Census, Katnal village had a total population of 625 people, including 301 males and 324 females, living in 154 households. The sex ratio was 1,076 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.98%, with male literacy at 77.62% and female literacy at 63.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 181.

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

Nearby Villages of Katnal

Katnal 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 Katnal

Public transport in the Katnal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hampapura, 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 K.r.nagara to Katnal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Katnal is about 49 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 Katnal

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

Health Facilities in Katnal

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

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