Ambalagere - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Ambalagere is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Byadarahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Ambalagere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ambalagere is 606095. The village covers a total geographical area of 1048.99 hectares and falls under the 577545 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Ambalagere

According to the 2011 Census, Ambalagere village had a total population of 1,508 people, including 784 males and 724 females, living in 346 households. The sex ratio was 923 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.04%, with male literacy at 82.71% and female literacy at 66.56%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 317, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 244.

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

Nearby Villages of Ambalagere

Ambalagere 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 Ambalagere

Ambalagere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balenahalli, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Ambalagere is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Ambalagere is about 55 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 Ambalagere

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

Health Facilities in Ambalagere

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

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