Neriga - Anekal, Bengaluru Urban

Neriga is a village situated in the Anekal taluka of Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from Anekal and around 29 km from Bangalore. Neriga village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neriga is 613237. The village covers a total geographical area of 398.4 hectares. Bbmp is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Neriga village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Anekal Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Bengaluru Rural Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Neriga

As per Census 2011, Neriga village has a total population of 1,351 people, consisting of 694 males and 657 females. The village has 289 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 153 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 881 literate and 470 illiterate residents. Additionally, 599 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,351694657
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1537776
Scheduled Castes (SC)599309290
Literate Population881502379
Illiterate Population470192278

Nearby Villages of Neriga

Neriga 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)
KathriguppeNorth-West1.28 km
GonighattapuraEast1.35 km
ChikkadasarahalliSouth-East1.92 km
JanthagondanahalliNorth-East1.97 km
Nekkundi DommasandraNorth1.97 km
RamnaikanahalliWest2.01 km
VolagerekallahalliSouth2.38 km
ChambenahalliSouth-West2.40 km
KamanahalliEast2.43 km
Halasahalli ThippasandraNorth-West2.68 km

Transport and Connectivity of Neriga

Neriga is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Carmelaram, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 25.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bbmp to Neriga is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore to Neriga is about 29 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 Neriga

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Neriga

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Neriga

Where is Neriga located?

Neriga village is located in Anekal Taluka, Bengaluru Urban district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Neriga?

Neriga is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the population of Neriga?

Neriga has a total population of 1,351, including 694 males and 657 females.

How many households are there in Neriga?

There are 289 households in Neriga.

What is the literacy rate in Neriga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Neriga is 65.21%. Male literacy is 72.33% and female literacy is 57.69%.