Nerlukoppa - Narasimharajapura, Chikkamagaluru

Nerlukoppa is a village situated in the Narasimharajapura taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from Narasimharajapura and around 98 km from Chikmagalur. Kadahinabylu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nerlukoppa village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nerlukoppa is 609058. The village covers a total geographical area of 674.42 hectares and falls under the 577134 pincode. N.r.pura is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Nerlukoppa 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 Nerlukoppa

According to the 2011 Census, Nerlukoppa village had a total population of 342 people, including 176 males and 166 females, living in 86 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.69%, with male literacy at 80.52% and female literacy at 76.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Nerlukoppa

Nerlukoppa 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 Nerlukoppa

Nerlukoppa is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bhadravati, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from N.r.pura to Nerlukoppa is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Nerlukoppa is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nerlukoppa

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

Health Facilities in Nerlukoppa

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

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