Nidugurthi - Sandur, Ballari

Nidugurthi is a village situated in the Sandur taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Sandur and around 73 km from Bellary. Nidagurthi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nidugurthi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nidugurthi is 604964. The village covers a total geographical area of 1503.83 hectares and falls under the 583124 pincode. Sandur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Nidugurthi

According to the 2011 Census, Nidugurthi village had a total population of 3,278 people, including 1,652 males and 1,626 females, living in 593 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.70%, with male literacy at 69.43% and female literacy at 50.07%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 415, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,610.

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

Nearby Villages of Nidugurthi

Nidugurthi 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 Nidugurthi

Nidugurthi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Papinayaknahali, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 21.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sandur to Nidugurthi is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Nidugurthi is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nidugurthi

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

Health Facilities in Nidugurthi

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

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