Nehru Nagar - Kalghatgi, Dharwad

Nehru Nagar is a village situated in the Kalghatgi taluka of Dharwad district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kalghatgi and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Dharwad. Devikoppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nehru Nagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nehru Nagar is 602479. The village covers a total geographical area of 106.25 hectares and falls under the 581204 pincode. Kalghatgi is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

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

Population of Nehru Nagar

According to the 2011 Census, Nehru Nagar village had a total population of 705 people, including 339 males and 366 females, living in 140 households. The sex ratio was 1,080 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.39%, with male literacy at 89.71% and female literacy at 66.34%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 704.

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

Nearby Villages of Nehru Nagar

Nehru Nagar 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 Nehru Nagar

Nehru Nagar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Adihalli, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kalghatgi to Nehru Nagar is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Dharwad to Nehru Nagar is about 41 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nehru Nagar

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

Health Facilities in Nehru Nagar

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

FAQs about Nehru Nagar