Nilavagilu - Koppa, Chikkamagaluru

Nilavagilu is a village situated in the Koppa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Koppa and around 120 km from Chikmagalur. Niluvagilu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilavagilu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilavagilu is 608972. The village covers a total geographical area of 872.31 hectares and falls under the 577120 pincode. Koppa is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Nilavagilu

As per Census 2011, Nilavagilu village has a total population of 1,313 people, consisting of 645 males and 668 females. The village has 322 households and a sex ratio of 1,035 females per 1,000 males. There are 129 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 955 literate and 358 illiterate residents. Additionally, 117 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 33 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilavagilu

Nilavagilu 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 Nilavagilu

Nilavagilu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Arasalu, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koppa to Nilavagilu is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Nilavagilu is about 120 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nilavagilu

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

Health Facilities in Nilavagilu

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

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