Lanke - Saraguru, Mysuru

Lanke is a village situated in the Saraguru taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 27 km from Heggadadevankote and around 58 km from Mysore. Manuganahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Lanke village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Lanke is 618980. The village covers a total geographical area of 657.41 hectares and falls under the 571121 pincode. Saragur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Lanke 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 Lanke

According to the 2011 Census, Lanke village had a total population of 1,951 people, including 959 males and 992 females, living in 445 households. The sex ratio was 1,034 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.52%, with male literacy at 54.43% and female literacy at 46.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,266, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 41.

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

Nearby Villages of Lanke

Lanke 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 Lanke

Lanke is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sujata Puram Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Saragur to Lanke is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Lanke is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Lanke

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

Health Facilities in Lanke

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

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