Nilogallu - Channagiri, Davanagere

Nilogallu is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 66 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Nillogal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilogallu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilogallu is 606898. The village covers a total geographical area of 688.45 hectares and falls under the 577551 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Nilogallu

According to the 2011 Census, Nilogallu village had a total population of 823 people, including 430 males and 393 females, living in 176 households. The sex ratio was 914 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.48%, with male literacy at 77.63% and female literacy at 56.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 353, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 172.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilogallu

Nilogallu 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 Nilogallu

Nilogallu 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 Hanumanahalli, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Nilogallu is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Nilogallu is about 66 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nilogallu

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

Health Facilities in Nilogallu

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

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