Banooru - Nanjangud, Mysuru

Banooru is a village situated in the Nanjangud taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Nanjangud and around 50 km from Mysore. Karya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Banooru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Banooru is 619281. The village covers a total geographical area of 418.77 hectares and falls under the 571118 pincode. Nanjangud is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Banooru

According to the 2011 Census, Banooru village had a total population of 321 people, including 176 males and 145 females, living in 82 households. The sex ratio was 824 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 42.25%, with male literacy at 48.72% and female literacy at 34.38%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 74.

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

Nearby Villages of Banooru

Banooru 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 Banooru

Banooru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kavalande, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 19.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanjangud to Banooru is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Banooru is about 50 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 Banooru

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

Health Facilities in Banooru

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

FAQs about Banooru