Nernakallu - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Nernakallu is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 17 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Hirekattigenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nernakallu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nernakallu is 624628. The village covers a total geographical area of 151.95 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

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

Population of Nernakallu

As per Census 2011, Nernakallu village has a total population of 416 people, consisting of 224 males and 192 females. The village has 81 households and a sex ratio of 857 females per 1,000 males. There are 41 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 262 literate and 154 illiterate residents. Additionally, 9 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Nernakallu are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population416224192
Child Population (0–6 yrs)412714
Scheduled Castes (SC)954
Literate Population262155107
Illiterate Population1546985

Nearby Villages of Nernakallu

Nernakallu 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)
ChikkakattigenahalliEast1.08 km
MadarakalluSouth1.18 km
MadabahalliWest1.36 km
NaindrahalliNorth1.49 km
HirekattigenahalliSouth-East1.94 km
ByalahalliSouth-West2.02 km
GunnahalliNorth-West2.30 km
JangamapuraSouth2.46 km
ChannakeshavapuraNorth-East2.66 km
NidagurkiEast2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nernakallu

Nernakallu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 27.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Nernakallu is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Nernakallu is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nernakallu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Nernakallu

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nernakallu

Where is Nernakallu located?

Nernakallu village is located in Chintamani Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nernakallu?

The Gram Panchayat of Nernakallu is Hirekattigenahalli.

What is the pincode of Nernakallu?

The pincode of Nernakallu is 563125.

What is the population of Nernakallu?

Nernakallu has a total population of 416, including 224 males and 192 females.

How many households are there in Nernakallu?

There are 81 households in Nernakallu.

What is the literacy rate in Nernakallu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nernakallu is 62.98%. Male literacy is 69.20% and female literacy is 55.73%.