Padavagere - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Padavagere is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Kunigal and around 65 km from Tumkur. Paduvagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Padavagere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Padavagere is 612670. The village covers a total geographical area of 595.9 hectares and falls under the 572111 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Padavagere 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 Padavagere

As per Census 2011, Padavagere village has a total population of 611 people, consisting of 290 males and 321 females. The village has 180 households and a sex ratio of 1,106 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 383 literate and 228 illiterate residents.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population611290321
Child Population (0–6 yrs)371819
Literate Population383222161
Illiterate Population22868160

Nearby Villages of Padavagere

Padavagere 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChikkajjanahalliSouth-West1.58 km
KantanahalliSouth-East1.63 km
BettahalliNorth2.46 km
DoddakallahalliSouth2.63 km
JinnagaraEast2.76 km
DoddaupplaWest3.03 km
KachonahalliNorth-East3.32 km
SanabaSouth-East3.40 km
ValagerepuraSouth3.43 km
ToremallanayakanahalliNorth-West3.54 km

Transport and Connectivity of Padavagere

Padavagere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Maddur, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Padavagere is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Padavagere is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Padavagere

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Padavagere

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Padavagere

Where is Padavagere located?

Padavagere village is located in Kunigal Taluka, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Padavagere?

The Gram Panchayat of Padavagere is Paduvagere.

What is the pincode of Padavagere?

The pincode of Padavagere is 572111.

What is the population of Padavagere?

Padavagere has a total population of 611, including 290 males and 321 females.

How many households are there in Padavagere?

There are 180 households in Padavagere.

What is the literacy rate in Padavagere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Padavagere is 62.68%. Male literacy is 76.55% and female literacy is 50.16%.