Neralakatte - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Neralakatte is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 32 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Talya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Neralakatte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neralakatte is 605804. The village covers a total geographical area of 354.07 hectares and falls under the 577527 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Neralakatte

According to the 2011 Census, Neralakatte village had a total population of 852 people, including 456 males and 396 females, living in 182 households. The sex ratio was 868 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.29%, with male literacy at 72.28% and female literacy at 42.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 680, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 43.

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

Nearby Villages of Neralakatte

Neralakatte 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 Neralakatte

Neralakatte is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Amritapura, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Neralakatte is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Neralakatte is about 32 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 Neralakatte

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

Health Facilities in Neralakatte

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

FAQs about Neralakatte