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 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 Nerlukoppa

As per Census 2011, Nerlukoppa village has a total population of 342 people, consisting of 176 males and 166 females. The village has 86 households and a sex ratio of 943 females per 1,000 males. There are 37 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 240 literate and 102 illiterate residents. Additionally, 29 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population342176166
Child Population (0–6 yrs)372215
Scheduled Castes (SC)291613
Literate Population240124116
Illiterate Population1025250

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
KadahinabyluEast2.62 km
BadagabyluSouth-East2.78 km
HathburSouth-West3.60 km
MallandaruWest4.00 km
MadaboorNorth4.29 km
ShimseSouth5.07 km
BellurSouth-West5.10 km
BalekoppaSouth-East5.24 km
AramballiNorth-East5.58 km
SoosalavaniEast5.60 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Nerlukoppa

Where is Nerlukoppa located?

Nerlukoppa village is located in Narasimharajapura Taluka, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nerlukoppa?

The Gram Panchayat of Nerlukoppa is Kadahinabylu.

What is the pincode of Nerlukoppa?

The pincode of Nerlukoppa is 577134.

What is the population of Nerlukoppa?

Nerlukoppa has a total population of 342, including 176 males and 166 females.

How many households are there in Nerlukoppa?

There are 86 households in Nerlukoppa.

What is the literacy rate in Nerlukoppa?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nerlukoppa is 70.18%. Male literacy is 70.45% and female literacy is 69.88%.