Neelagund - Badami, Bagalkote

Neelagund is a village situated in the Badami taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Badami and around 46 km from Bagalkot. Neelgund serves as the Gram Panchayat for Neelagund village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neelagund is 598703. The village covers a total geographical area of 1901.59 hectares and falls under the 587201 pincode. Kerur is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

Neelagund village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Badami Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bagalkot Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Neelagund

According to the 2011 Census, Neelagund village had a total population of 3,803 people, including 1,935 males and 1,868 females, living in 775 households. The sex ratio was 965 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.60%, with male literacy at 78.73% and female literacy at 54.27%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 494, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 690.

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

Nearby Villages of Neelagund

Neelagund 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 Neelagund

Neelagund is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lakhmapur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kerur to Neelagund is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Neelagund is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Neelagund

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

Health Facilities in Neelagund

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

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