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

According to the 2011 Census, Neriga village had a total population of 1,351 people, including 694 males and 657 females, living in 289 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.54%, with male literacy at 81.36% and female literacy at 65.23%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 599.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,351694657
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1537776
Scheduled Castes (SC)599309290
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
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 had a total population of 1,351, including 694 males and 657 females.

How many households are there in Neriga?

Neriga had 289 households.

What is the literacy rate in Neriga?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Neriga was 73.54%. Male literacy was 81.36% and female literacy was 65.23%.