Kandegala - Nanjangud, Mysuru

Kandegala is a village situated in the Nanjangud taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from Nanjangud and around 43 km from Mysore. Hadya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kandegala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kandegala is 619164. The village covers a total geographical area of 522.17 hectares and falls under the 571315 pincode. Saragur is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kandegala village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Kandegala

According to the 2011 Census, Kandegala village had a total population of 1,217 people, including 641 males and 576 females, living in 262 households. The sex ratio was 899 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.82%, with male literacy at 62.35% and female literacy at 46.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 554.

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

Nearby Villages of Kandegala

Kandegala 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 Kandegala

Public transport in the Kandegala is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nanjangud Town, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saragur to Kandegala is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Kandegala is about 43 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kandegala

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

Health Facilities in Kandegala

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

FAQs about Kandegala