Nerlahalli - Molakalmuru, Chitradurga

Nerlahalli is a village situated in the Molakalmuru taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Molakalmuru and around 80 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Nerlahalli village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nerlahalli is 605210. The village covers a total geographical area of 1887.16 hectares and falls under the 577529 pincode. Molakalmuru is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Nerlahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Nerlahalli village had a total population of 2,107 people, including 1,053 males and 1,054 females, living in 417 households. The sex ratio was 1,001 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 66.80%, with male literacy at 76.31% and female literacy at 57.35%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 354, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,556.

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

Nearby Villages of Nerlahalli

Nerlahalli 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 Nerlahalli

Nerlahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Nethranahalli H, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 44.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Molakalmuru to Nerlahalli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Nerlahalli is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nerlahalli

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

Health Facilities in Nerlahalli

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

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