Gonathagala - Nanjangud, Mysuru

Gonathagala is a village situated in the Nanjangud taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Nanjangud and around 35 km from Mysore. Hedathale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gonathagala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gonathagala is 619252. The village covers a total geographical area of 190.21 hectares and falls under the 571118 pincode. Nanjangud is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Gonathagala 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 Gonathagala

According to the 2011 Census, Gonathagala village had a total population of 661 people, including 331 males and 330 females, living in 168 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.44%, with male literacy at 58.92% and female literacy at 45.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 134, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 81.

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

Nearby Villages of Gonathagala

Gonathagala 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 Gonathagala

Gonathagala is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chinnadagudi, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 13.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanjangud to Gonathagala is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Gonathagala is about 35 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 Gonathagala

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

Health Facilities in Gonathagala

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

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