Kerekattiganoor - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Kerekattiganoor is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from Nelamangala and around 52 km from Bangalore Rural. Kuluvanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kerekattiganoor village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kerekattiganoor is 624775. The village covers a total geographical area of 239.52 hectares. Nelamangala is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Kerekattiganoor

According to the 2011 Census, Kerekattiganoor village had a total population of 799 people, including 403 males and 396 females, living in 184 households. The sex ratio was 983 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.15%, with male literacy at 77.38% and female literacy at 52.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 472, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 5.

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

Nearby Villages of Kerekattiganoor

Kerekattiganoor 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 Kerekattiganoor

Kerekattiganoor is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dobbspet, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nelamangala to Kerekattiganoor is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Kerekattiganoor is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kerekattiganoor

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

Health Facilities in Kerekattiganoor

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

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