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

As per Census 2011, Kaggere village has a total population of 812 people, consisting of 382 males and 430 females. The village has 213 households and a sex ratio of 1,125 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 526 literate and 286 illiterate residents. Additionally, 141 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 3 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population812382430
Child Population (0–6 yrs)823349
Scheduled Castes (SC)1416774
Scheduled Tribes (ST)312
Literate Population526285241
Illiterate Population28697189

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
Nademavinapurada Amruth Mahal KavalSouth-East1.49 km
SiddapuraNorth-West1.72 km
NademavinapuraNorth-East1.84 km
BasavanamathikereSouth-East2.17 km
AvaragereWest2.20 km
Chottanahallianc HanthaEast2.24 km
Nademavinapurada Ane HanthaSouth-West2.43 km
GowdagereSouth2.80 km
NarayanapuraSouth-West2.90 km
UrukehalliEast3.16 km

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.

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 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:

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

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:

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 5-10 km

FAQs about Kaggere

Where is Kaggere located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kaggere?

Kaggere is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kaggere?

The pincode of Kaggere is 572130.

What is the population of Kaggere?

Kaggere has a total population of 812, including 382 males and 430 females.

How many households are there in Kaggere?

There are 213 households in Kaggere.

What is the literacy rate in Kaggere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kaggere is 64.78%. Male literacy is 74.61% and female literacy is 56.05%.