Yelakurnahalli - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Yelakurnahalli is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 34 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Imangala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yelakurnahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yelakurnahalli is 606062. The village covers a total geographical area of 792.71 hectares and falls under the 577558 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

Yelakurnahalli 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 Yelakurnahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Yelakurnahalli village had a total population of 465 people, including 275 males and 190 females, living in 85 households. The sex ratio was 691 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.66%, with male literacy at 67.51% and female literacy at 46.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 5, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 394.

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

Nearby Villages of Yelakurnahalli

Yelakurnahalli 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 Yelakurnahalli

Yelakurnahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Doddasiddavanha, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Yelakurnahalli is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Yelakurnahalli 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 Yelakurnahalli

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

Health Facilities in Yelakurnahalli

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

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