Yalagatta - Challakere, Chitradurga

Yalagatta is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Devaramarikunte serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yalagatta village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yalagatta is 605409. The village covers a total geographical area of 1043.72 hectares and falls under the 577538 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Yalagatta village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Yalagatta

As per Census 2011, Yalagatta village has a total population of 2,263 people, consisting of 1,145 males and 1,118 females. The village has 494 households and a sex ratio of 976 females per 1,000 males. There are 270 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,154 literate and 1,109 illiterate residents. Additionally, 215 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 166 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Yalagatta

Yalagatta 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 Yalagatta

Yalagatta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Soma Guddu, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Yalagatta is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Yalagatta is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yalagatta

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

Health Facilities in Yalagatta

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

FAQs about Yalagatta