Kelagote - Jagalur, Davanagere

Kelagote is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 50 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Kechhenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kelagote village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kelagote is 606397. The village covers a total geographical area of 552.25 hectares and falls under the 577528 pincode. Jagalur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kelagote

According to the 2011 Census, Kelagote village had a total population of 1,403 people, including 713 males and 690 females, living in 280 households. The sex ratio was 968 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.58%, with male literacy at 74.92% and female literacy at 61.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 201, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 486.

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

Nearby Villages of Kelagote

Kelagote 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 Kelagote

Kelagote is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kotturu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jagalur to Kelagote is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Kelagote is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kelagote

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

Health Facilities in Kelagote

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

FAQs about Kelagote