Kaggundi - Piriyapatna, Mysuru

Kaggundi is a village situated in the Piriyapatna taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from Piriyapatna and around 70 km from Mysore. Ramanathatunga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kaggundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaggundi is 618229. The village covers a total geographical area of 365.87 hectares and falls under the 571107 pincode. Piriyapatna is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Kaggundi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Piriyapatna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Mysuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kaggundi

According to the 2011 Census, Kaggundi village had a total population of 1,093 people, including 568 males and 525 females, living in 248 households. The sex ratio was 924 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.37%, with male literacy at 78.29% and female literacy at 59.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaggundi

Kaggundi 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 Kaggundi

Kaggundi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Piriyapatna to Kaggundi is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Kaggundi is about 70 km, with the usual travel time around ~2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaggundi

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

Health Facilities in Kaggundi

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

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