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

As per Census 2011, Neralakatte village has a total population of 852 people, consisting of 456 males and 396 females. The village has 182 households and a sex ratio of 868 females per 1,000 males. There are 92 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 443 literate and 409 illiterate residents. Additionally, 680 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 43 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population852456396
Child Population (0–6 yrs)925240
Scheduled Castes (SC)680366314
Scheduled Tribes (ST)432221
Literate Population443292151
Illiterate Population409164245

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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
GhattihosahalliSouth-West1.79 km
TalyaNorth-West2.10 km
GundikereSouth-East2.37 km
BaragenahalliSouth-West3.36 km
KumminagattaSouth3.86 km
NandanahosurEast4.37 km
HorakeredevarapuraNorth-East4.72 km
BudipuraEast4.94 km
PapenahalliSouth-West5.06 km
MalaninganahalliWest5.28 km

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.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Neralakatte

Where is Neralakatte located?

Neralakatte village is located in Holalkere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Neralakatte?

The Gram Panchayat of Neralakatte is Talya.

What is the pincode of Neralakatte?

The pincode of Neralakatte is 577527.

What is the population of Neralakatte?

Neralakatte has a total population of 852, including 456 males and 396 females.

How many households are there in Neralakatte?

There are 182 households in Neralakatte.

What is the literacy rate in Neralakatte?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Neralakatte is 52.00%. Male literacy is 64.04% and female literacy is 38.13%.