Nittur - Siruguppa, Ballari

Nittur is a village situated in the Siruguppa taluka of Ballari district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from Siruguppa and around 50 km from Bellary. Nadavi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nittur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nittur is 604778. The village covers a total geographical area of 1441.05 hectares and falls under the 583122 pincode. Tekkalkote is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

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

Population of Nittur

According to the 2011 Census, Nittur village had a total population of 1,672 people, including 835 males and 837 females, living in 295 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.02%, with male literacy at 60.93% and female literacy at 35.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 342, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 207.

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

Nearby Villages of Nittur

Nittur 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 Nittur

Nittur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kudatini, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tekkalkote to Nittur is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Nittur 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 Nittur

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

Health Facilities in Nittur

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

FAQs about Nittur