Alkereagrahara - Yelandur, Chamarajanagar

Alkereagrahara is a village situated in the Yelandur taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yelandur and around 26 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Gowdahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Alkereagrahara village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Alkereagrahara is 619794. The village covers a total geographical area of 434.02 hectares and falls under the 571441 pincode. Yelandur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Alkereagrahara

According to the 2011 Census, Alkereagrahara village had a total population of 1,110 people, including 576 males and 534 females, living in 260 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 48.43%, with male literacy at 52.46% and female literacy at 44.08%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 512, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 397.

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

Nearby Villages of Alkereagrahara

Alkereagrahara 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 Alkereagrahara

Alkereagrahara is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chamarajanagar, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yelandur to Alkereagrahara is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Alkereagrahara is about 26 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 Alkereagrahara

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

Health Facilities in Alkereagrahara

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

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