Yerrakote - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Yerrakote is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Muragamalla serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yerrakote village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yerrakote is 624475. The village covers a total geographical area of 265.7 hectares and falls under the 563146 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Yerrakote 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 Yerrakote

As per Census 2011, Yerrakote village has a total population of 513 people, consisting of 249 males and 264 females. The village has 107 households and a sex ratio of 1,060 females per 1,000 males. There are 60 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 310 literate and 203 illiterate residents. Additionally, 294 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 165 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Yerrakote

Yerrakote 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 Yerrakote

Yerrakote 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 39.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Yerrakote is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Yerrakote is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yerrakote

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

Health Facilities in Yerrakote

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

FAQs about Yerrakote