Yalagatta

Yalagatta is a village located in Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 28km away from sub-district headquarter Challakere (tehsildar office) and 58km away from district headquarter Chitradurga. As per 2009 stats, Devaramarikunte is the gram panchayat of Yalagatta village.

Here you can discover what makes Yalagatta unique in its vibrant Challakere-Chitradurga region. You’ll see Yalagatta’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Yalagatta

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Yalagatta is 605409. The village spans a total geographical area of 1043.72 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 577538. Challakere is nearest town to Yalagatta village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 28km away.

When it comes to local governance, Yalagatta village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Challakere Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Yalagatta

According to the 2011 Census, Yalagatta has a total population of about 2,263, with approximately 1,145 males and 1,118 females. The sex ratio is around 976 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 270 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 215 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 166. The overall literacy rate is approximately 50.99%, with male literacy at about 59.21% and female literacy near 42.58%. There are around 494 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Yalagatta's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Yalagatta

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Yalagatta. As per the 2011 stats, Yalagatta had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Yalagatta

Knowing the nearby villages of Yalagatta helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Yalagatta.

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