Rajagere - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Rajagere is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from Kunigal and around 50 km from Tumkur. Kempanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Rajagere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Rajagere is 612550. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.5 hectares and falls under the 572126 pincode. Kunigal is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Rajagere 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 Rajagere

As per Census 2011, Rajagere village has a total population of 489 people, consisting of 264 males and 225 females. The village has 128 households and a sex ratio of 852 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 286 literate and 203 illiterate residents. Additionally, 28 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population489264225
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412318
Scheduled Castes (SC)281612
Literate Population286182104
Illiterate Population20382121

Nearby Villages of Rajagere

Rajagere 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)
GantaganahalliSouth-West1.49 km
KundurNorth-West1.57 km
Kithanamangala ChaturbhagaWest1.76 km
SondalagereNorth-East1.78 km
NitturSouth-East2.02 km
GujjenahalliSouth-West2.42 km
HosakereSouth-West2.44 km
KithanamangalaNorth-West2.69 km
KempanahalliSouth-East2.88 km
BukkasagaraNorth-East3.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Rajagere

Rajagere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kunigal to Rajagere is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Rajagere is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Rajagere

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Rajagere

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

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

FAQs about Rajagere

Where is Rajagere located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Rajagere?

The Gram Panchayat of Rajagere is Kempanahalli.

What is the pincode of Rajagere?

The pincode of Rajagere is 572126.

What is the population of Rajagere?

Rajagere has a total population of 489, including 264 males and 225 females.

How many households are there in Rajagere?

There are 128 households in Rajagere.

What is the literacy rate in Rajagere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Rajagere is 58.49%. Male literacy is 68.94% and female literacy is 46.22%.