Nilavagilu - Arkalgud, Hassan

Nilavagilu is a village situated in the Arkalgud taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from the tehsil headquarters in Arkalgud and around 41 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Koratikere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilavagilu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilavagilu is 616648. The village covers a total geographical area of 479.87 hectares and falls under the 573142 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Nilavagilu

As per Census 2011, Nilavagilu village has a total population of 1,291 people, consisting of 660 males and 631 females. The village has 312 households and a sex ratio of 956 females per 1,000 males. There are 127 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 771 literate and 520 illiterate residents. Additionally, 161 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 6 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nilavagilu

Nilavagilu 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 Nilavagilu

Nilavagilu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Nilavagilu is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Nilavagilu 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 Nilavagilu

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

Health Facilities in Nilavagilu

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

FAQs about Nilavagilu