Katnalu - Saligrama, Mysuru

Katnalu is a village situated in the Saligrama taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Krishnarajanagara and around 75 km from Mysore. Thandre serves as the Gram Panchayat for Katnalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Katnalu is 618544. The village covers a total geographical area of 245.5 hectares and falls under the 571604 pincode. K.r.nagara is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Katnalu

As per Census 2011, Katnalu village has a total population of 523 people, consisting of 244 males and 279 females. The village has 127 households and a sex ratio of 1,143 females per 1,000 males. There are 53 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 286 literate and 237 illiterate residents. Additionally, 139 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Katnalu

Katnalu 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 Katnalu

Katnalu 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 43.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from K.r.nagara to Katnalu is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Katnalu is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Katnalu

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

Health Facilities in Katnalu

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

FAQs about Katnalu