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

As per Census 2011, Yelakurnahalli village has a total population of 465 people, consisting of 275 males and 190 females. The village has 85 households and a sex ratio of 690 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 237 literate and 228 illiterate residents. Additionally, 5 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 394 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population465275190
Child Population (0–6 yrs)613823
Scheduled Castes (SC)541
Scheduled Tribes (ST)394227167
Literate Population23716077
Illiterate Population228115113

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
YerehalliWest2.81 km
MaradidevigereEast4.53 km
ChikkasiddavvanahalliNorth4.58 km
Kenne HadluNorth-West5.08 km
KolaluSouth5.41 km
BharamapuraSouth-East5.45 km
BurujanaroppaNorth-East7.03 km
TekalavattiSouth-West7.16 km
GogudduSouth7.24 km
DoddapuraWest7.36 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 5-10 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Yelakurnahalli

Where is Yelakurnahalli located?

Yelakurnahalli village is located in Hiriyur Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Yelakurnahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Yelakurnahalli is Imangala.

What is the pincode of Yelakurnahalli?

The pincode of Yelakurnahalli is 577558.

What is the population of Yelakurnahalli?

Yelakurnahalli has a total population of 465, including 275 males and 190 females.

How many households are there in Yelakurnahalli?

There are 85 households in Yelakurnahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Yelakurnahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Yelakurnahalli is 50.97%. Male literacy is 58.18% and female literacy is 40.53%.