Yadalagatta - Challakere, Chitradurga

Yadalagatta is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 57 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Kaluvehalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yadalagatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yadalagatta is 605311. The village covers a total geographical area of 1756.65 hectares and falls under the 577538 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Yadalagatta

According to the 2011 Census, Yadalagatta village had a total population of 1,749 people, including 912 males and 837 females, living in 358 households. The sex ratio was 918 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.16%, with male literacy at 73.93% and female literacy at 55.81%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 213, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 548.

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

Nearby Villages of Yadalagatta

Yadalagatta 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 Yadalagatta

Yadalagatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thallak, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Yadalagatta is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Yadalagatta is about 57 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yadalagatta

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

Health Facilities in Yadalagatta

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

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