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

According to the 2011 Census, Padavagere village had a total population of 611 people, including 290 males and 321 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 1,107 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.72%, with male literacy at 81.62% and female literacy at 53.31%.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Padavagere