Geekahalli - Nanjangud, Mysuru

Geekahalli is a village situated in the Nanjangud taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from Nanjangud and around 28 km from Mysore. Horalavadi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Geekahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Geekahalli is 619245. The village covers a total geographical area of 218.62 hectares and falls under the 571129 pincode. Nanjangud is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Geekahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Geekahalli village had a total population of 1,481 people, including 735 males and 746 females, living in 355 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.16%, with male literacy at 58.74% and female literacy at 45.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 359, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 464.

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

Nearby Villages of Geekahalli

Geekahalli 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 Geekahalli

Geekahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narasambudhi, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanjangud to Geekahalli is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Geekahalli is about 28 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Geekahalli

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

Health Facilities in Geekahalli

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

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