Nijagal - Nelamangala, Bengaluru Rural

Nijagal is a village situated in the Nelamangala taluka of Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from Nelamangala and around 53 km from Bangalore Rural. Agalakuppe serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nijagal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nijagal is 624734. The village covers a total geographical area of 189.59 hectares. Tumkur is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Nijagal 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 Nijagal

According to the 2011 Census, Nijagal village had a total population of 312 people, including 158 males and 154 females, living in 74 households. The sex ratio was 975 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.89%, with male literacy at 75.18% and female literacy at 64.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 96, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Nijagal

Nijagal 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 Nijagal

Nijagal 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 39.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Tumkur to Nijagal is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bangalore Rural to Nijagal is about 53 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 Nijagal

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

Health Facilities in Nijagal

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

FAQs about Nijagal