R.Thunga - Piriyapatna, Mysuru

R.Thunga is a village situated in the Piriyapatna taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Piriyapatna and around 76 km from Mysore. Ramanathatunga serves as the Gram Panchayat for R.Thunga village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of R.Thunga is 618211. The village covers a total geographical area of 580.98 hectares and falls under the 571108 pincode. Piriyapatna is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

R.Thunga 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 R.Thunga

According to the 2011 Census, R.Thunga village had a total population of 1,698 people, including 863 males and 835 females, living in 347 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.02%, with male literacy at 71.15% and female literacy at 58.69%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 146, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 358.

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

Nearby Villages of R.Thunga

R.Thunga 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 R.Thunga

R.Thunga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Krishnarajanagara, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Piriyapatna to R.Thunga is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to R.Thunga is about 76 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in R.Thunga

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

Health Facilities in R.Thunga

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

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