Yellodu - Gudibanda, Chikkaballapura

Yellodu is a village situated in the Gudibanda taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudibanda and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Yellod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yellodu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yellodu is 623684. The village covers a total geographical area of 1305.87 hectares and falls under the 561209 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Yellodu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Yellodu

According to the 2011 Census, Yellodu village had a total population of 1,545 people, including 797 males and 748 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 939 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.86%, with male literacy at 74.35% and female literacy at 56.72%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 543, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 201.

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

Nearby Villages of Yellodu

Yellodu 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 Yellodu

Yellodu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Devarapalle, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Yellodu is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Yellodu 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 Yellodu

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

Health Facilities in Yellodu

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

FAQs about Yellodu