Kurgallu - Piriyapatna, Mysuru

Kurgallu is a village situated in the Piriyapatna taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Piriyapatna and around 87 km from Mysore. Bhuvanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurgallu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurgallu is 618172. The village covers a total geographical area of 397.43 hectares and falls under the 571107 pincode. Piriyapatna is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

Kurgallu 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 Kurgallu

As per Census 2011, Kurgallu village has a total population of 760 people, consisting of 382 males and 378 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 989 females per 1,000 males. There are 69 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 442 literate and 318 illiterate residents. Additionally, 248 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 143 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Kurgallu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Kurgallu

Kurgallu 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 Kurgallu

Kurgallu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hosa Agrahara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 49.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Piriyapatna to Kurgallu is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Kurgallu is about 87 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurgallu

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

Health Facilities in Kurgallu

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

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