Yankanchi - Badami, Bagalkote

Yankanchi is a village situated in the Badami taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Badami and around 27 km from Bagalkot. Hullikeri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yankanchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yankanchi is 598648. The village covers a total geographical area of 641.42 hectares and falls under the 587201 pincode. Kerur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Yankanchi 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 Yankanchi

According to the 2011 Census, Yankanchi village had a total population of 1,620 people, including 732 males and 888 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 1,213 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.08%, with male literacy at 86.42% and female literacy at 62.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 188, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 71.

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

Nearby Villages of Yankanchi

Yankanchi 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 Yankanchi

Yankanchi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Guledagudda Rd, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kerur to Yankanchi is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Yankanchi is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yankanchi

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

Health Facilities in Yankanchi

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

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