Nilugumba - Gudibanda, Chikkaballapura

Nilugumba is a village situated in the Gudibanda taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudibanda and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Yellod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilugumba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilugumba is 623687. The village covers a total geographical area of 360.01 hectares and falls under the 561209 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Nilugumba

According to the 2011 Census, Nilugumba village had a total population of 684 people, including 342 males and 342 females, living in 185 households. The sex ratio was 1,000 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 60.58%, with male literacy at 73.23% and female literacy at 48.09%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 236, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 30.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilugumba

Nilugumba 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 Nilugumba

Public transport in the Nilugumba is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Devarapalle, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 47.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Nilugumba is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Nilugumba is about 35 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 Nilugumba

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

Health Facilities in Nilugumba

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

FAQs about Nilugumba