Nakalgod - Alur, Hassan

Nakalgod is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 20 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Kanathur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nakalgod village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nakalgod is 616379. The village covers a total geographical area of 359.24 hectares and falls under the 573213 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Nakalgod

According to the 2011 Census, Nakalgod village had a total population of 653 people, including 324 males and 329 females, living in 153 households. The sex ratio was 1,015 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.67%, with male literacy at 74.67% and female literacy at 62.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 168.

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

Nearby Villages of Nakalgod

Nakalgod 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 Nakalgod

Nakalgod is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Alur Halt, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Nakalgod is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Nakalgod is about 20 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nakalgod

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

Health Facilities in Nakalgod

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

FAQs about Nakalgod