Nagaramgere - Challakere, Chitradurga

Nagaramgere is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Nagaramgere village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagaramgere is 605338. The village covers a total geographical area of 994.59 hectares and falls under the 577522 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Nagaramgere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Challakere Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nagaramgere

According to the 2011 Census, Nagaramgere village had a total population of 3,284 people, including 1,640 males and 1,644 females, living in 724 households. The sex ratio was 1,002 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.38%, with male literacy at 79.93% and female literacy at 68.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 734, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 770.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population3,2841,6401,644
Child Population (0–6 yrs)360175185
Scheduled Castes (SC)734375359
Scheduled Tribes (ST)770366404
Literate Population2,1751,1711,004
Illiterate Population1,109469640

Nearby Villages of Nagaramgere

Nagaramgere 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)
LakshmipuraSouth-West3.33 km
SiddapuraSouth3.52 km
BommasamudraNorth-East4.06 km
DodderiEast4.09 km
Jangamarahalli (b)South-East4.81 km
SomagudduSouth-West5.26 km
HotteppanahalliSouth-West5.43 km
Challakere(rural)North-West6.26 km
GorlakatteNorth-West6.51 km
ReddihalliSouth-East6.69 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nagaramgere

Nagaramgere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.6 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Nagaramgere is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Nagaramgere is about 34 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nagaramgere

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nagaramgere

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nagaramgere

Where is Nagaramgere located?

Nagaramgere village is located in Challakere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Nagaramgere?

Nagaramgere is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nagaramgere?

The pincode of Nagaramgere is 577522.

What is the population of Nagaramgere?

Nagaramgere had a total population of 3,284, including 1,640 males and 1,644 females.

How many households are there in Nagaramgere?

Nagaramgere had 724 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nagaramgere?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nagaramgere was 74.38%. Male literacy was 79.93% and female literacy was 68.81%.