Yelemadalu - Koppa, Chikkamagaluru

Yelemadalu is a village situated in the Koppa taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from Koppa and around 58 km from Chikmagalur. Heruru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yelemadalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yelemadalu is 609027. The village covers a total geographical area of 1324.77 hectares and falls under the 577112 pincode. Koppa is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Yelemadalu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Yelemadalu

According to the 2011 Census, Yelemadalu village had a total population of 2,117 people, including 1,068 males and 1,049 females, living in 527 households. The sex ratio was 982 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 81.98%, with male literacy at 88.63% and female literacy at 75.21%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 767, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 37.

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

Nearby Villages of Yelemadalu

Yelemadalu 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 Yelemadalu

Yelemadalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkamanglur, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Koppa to Yelemadalu is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Yelemadalu is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yelemadalu

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

Health Facilities in Yelemadalu

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

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