Channagundi - Saraguru, Mysuru

Channagundi is a village situated in the Saraguru taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Heggadadevankote and around 80 km from Mysore. M.c.thalalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Channagundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Channagundi is 619117. The village covers a total geographical area of 708.27 hectares and falls under the 571121 pincode. Saragur is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Channagundi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Heggadadevankote Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chamarajanagar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Channagundi

According to the 2011 Census, Channagundi village had a total population of 897 people, including 471 males and 426 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 904 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.34%, with male literacy at 74.71% and female literacy at 61.24%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 4, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 241.

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

Nearby Villages of Channagundi

Channagundi 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 Channagundi

Public transport in the Channagundi is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Narasambudhi, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saragur to Channagundi is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Channagundi is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Channagundi

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

Health Facilities in Channagundi

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

FAQs about Channagundi