Kaggere - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Kaggere is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Kunigal and around 52 km from Tumkur. Kaggere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kaggere is 612476. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.31 hectares and falls under the 572130 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Kaggere

According to the 2011 Census, Kaggere village had a total population of 812 people, including 382 males and 430 females, living in 213 households. The sex ratio was 1,126 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.05%, with male literacy at 81.66% and female literacy at 63.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 141, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Kaggere

Kaggere 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 Kaggere

Kaggere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nittur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Kaggere is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Kaggere is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kaggere

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

Health Facilities in Kaggere

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

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