Namagondlu - Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura

Namagondlu is a village situated in the Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gauribidanur and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Namagondlu village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Namagondlu is 623339. The village covers a total geographical area of 996.96 hectares and falls under the 561206 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Namagondlu

As per Census 2011, Namagondlu village has a total population of 2,427 people, consisting of 1,216 males and 1,211 females. The village has 592 households and a sex ratio of 995 females per 1,000 males. There are 244 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,510 literate and 917 illiterate residents. Additionally, 512 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 539 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,4271,2161,211
Child Population (0–6 yrs)244126118
Scheduled Castes (SC)512260252
Scheduled Tribes (ST)539263276
Literate Population1,510861649
Illiterate Population917355562

Nearby Villages of Namagondlu

Namagondlu 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)
DevareddihalliSouth0.68 km
PidarlahalliNorth1.33 km
GuttenahalliSouth-West1.55 km
KadiradevarahalliNorth-West2.30 km
ThekalahalliSouth-East2.61 km
BalareddihalliSouth-West3.08 km
CheelammanahalliNorth-West3.14 km
ChinchanahalliNorth3.64 km
GundlahalliWest4.00 km
JarabandahalliSouth4.17 km

Transport and Connectivity of Namagondlu

Namagondlu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Someshwara, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 32.5 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 Gauribidanur to Namagondlu is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Namagondlu 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 Namagondlu

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Namagondlu

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

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

FAQs about Namagondlu

Where is Namagondlu located?

Namagondlu village is located in Gauribidanur Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Namagondlu?

Namagondlu is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Namagondlu?

The pincode of Namagondlu is 561206.

What is the population of Namagondlu?

Namagondlu has a total population of 2,427, including 1,216 males and 1,211 females.

How many households are there in Namagondlu?

There are 592 households in Namagondlu.

What is the literacy rate in Namagondlu?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Namagondlu is 62.22%. Male literacy is 70.81% and female literacy is 53.59%.