Nitre - Gundlupet, Chamarajanagar

Nitre is a village situated in the Gundlupet taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gundlupet and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Nitre village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nitre is 619451. The village covers a total geographical area of 1088.88 hectares and falls under the 571109 pincode. Gundlupet is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Nitre

According to the 2011 Census, Nitre village had a total population of 3,296 people, including 1,608 males and 1,688 females, living in 748 households. The sex ratio was 1,050 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.08%, with male literacy at 54.89% and female literacy at 41.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 451.

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

Nearby Villages of Nitre

Nitre 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 Nitre

Nitre is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kavalande, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 22.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gundlupet to Nitre is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Nitre is about 30 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 Nitre

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

Health Facilities in Nitre

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

FAQs about Nitre