Neelagunda - Harapanahalli, Vijayanagara

Neelagunda is a village situated in the Harapanahalli taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Harapanahalli and around 45 km from Davanagere. Neelagunda village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neelagunda is 606299. The village covers a total geographical area of 1340.58 hectares and falls under the 583213 pincode. Harapanahalli is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Neelagunda

As per Census 2011, Neelagunda village has a total population of 3,805 people, consisting of 1,952 males and 1,853 females. The village has 763 households and a sex ratio of 949 females per 1,000 males. There are 476 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,196 literate and 1,609 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,053 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,504 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,8051,9521,853
Child Population (0–6 yrs)476246230
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,053533520
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1,504760744
Literate Population2,1961,327869
Illiterate Population1,609625984

Nearby Villages of Neelagunda

Neelagunda 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)
IttigudiWest3.13 km
K.kallahalliNorth4.22 km
ChirasthahalliSouth4.30 km
ShivapurSouth-West4.49 km
MachihalliEast4.60 km
AligilawadaSouth-West5.83 km
ArasanahalNorth-West6.85 km
KunchurWest6.87 km
MyalikattiNorth-East6.92 km
AnanthanahalliEast7.37 km

Transport and Connectivity of Neelagunda

Neelagunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chalgeri, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harapanahalli to Neelagunda is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Neelagunda is about 45 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 Neelagunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Neelagunda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Neelagunda

Where is Neelagunda located?

Neelagunda village is located in Harapanahalli Taluka, Vijayanagara district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Neelagunda?

Neelagunda is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Neelagunda?

The pincode of Neelagunda is 583213.

What is the population of Neelagunda?

Neelagunda has a total population of 3,805, including 1,952 males and 1,853 females.

How many households are there in Neelagunda?

There are 763 households in Neelagunda.

What is the literacy rate in Neelagunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Neelagunda is 57.71%. Male literacy is 67.98% and female literacy is 46.90%.