Yegavakote - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Yegavakote is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Yagavakote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yegavakote village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yegavakote is 624438. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.43 hectares and falls under the 563146 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Yegavakote village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Yegavakote

According to the 2011 Census, Yegavakote village had a total population of 1,229 people, including 649 males and 580 females, living in 297 households. The sex ratio was 894 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.04%, with male literacy at 77.07% and female literacy at 57.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 410, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 404.

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

Nearby Villages of Yegavakote

Yegavakote 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 Yegavakote

Yegavakote is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doddanatta Halt, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Yegavakote is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Yegavakote is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yegavakote

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

Health Facilities in Yegavakote

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

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