Yekkegondi - Channagiri, Davanagere

Yekkegondi is a village situated in the Channagiri taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channagiri and around 47 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Kabbala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yekkegondi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yekkegondi is 606949. The village covers a total geographical area of 411.97 hectares and falls under the 577552 pincode. Channagiri is the nearest town, located about 29 km away.

Yekkegondi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Yekkegondi

According to the 2011 Census, Yekkegondi village had a total population of 754 people, including 370 males and 384 females, living in 180 households. The sex ratio was 1,038 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.29%, with male literacy at 81.65% and female literacy at 67.25%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 47, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 183.

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

Nearby Villages of Yekkegondi

Yekkegondi 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 Yekkegondi

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Yekkegondi. The nearest railway station is Sasalu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channagiri to Yekkegondi is about 29 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Yekkegondi is about 47 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yekkegondi

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

Health Facilities in Yekkegondi

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

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