Nellihanklu - Channagiri, Davanagere

Nellihanklu is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 85 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Nallihankalu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nellihanklu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nellihanklu is 607123. The village covers a total geographical area of 141.13 hectares and falls under the 577213 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Nellihanklu

As per Census 2011, Nellihanklu village has a total population of 475 people, consisting of 226 males and 249 females. The village has 112 households and a sex ratio of 1,101 females per 1,000 males. There are 50 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 283 literate and 192 illiterate residents. Additionally, 308 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 13 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nellihanklu

Nellihanklu 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 Nellihanklu

Nellihanklu is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Shivani, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 116.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Nellihanklu is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Nellihanklu is about 85 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nellihanklu

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

Health Facilities in Nellihanklu

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

FAQs about Nellihanklu