Kanagal - Piriyapatna, Mysuru

Kanagal is a village situated in the Piriyapatna taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 36 km from Piriyapatna and around 107 km from Mysore. Kanagalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kanagal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kanagal is 618093. The village covers a total geographical area of 389.8 hectares and falls under the 571187 pincode. Kushalnagar is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Kanagal 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 Kanagal

According to the 2011 Census, Kanagal village had a total population of 2,647 people, including 1,326 males and 1,321 females, living in 645 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.17%, with male literacy at 76.74% and female literacy at 59.53%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 453, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 304.

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

Nearby Villages of Kanagal

Kanagal 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 Kanagal

Kanagal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Annechakanahali, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushalnagar to Kanagal is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Kanagal is about 107 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kanagal

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

Health Facilities in Kanagal

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

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