Nalawagal - Ranibennur, Haveri

Nalawagal is a village situated in the Ranibennur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Ranibennur and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Kodiyala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nalawagal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nalawagal is 604565. The village covers a total geographical area of 640.8 hectares and falls under the 581123 pincode. Harihar is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

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

Population of Nalawagal

According to the 2011 Census, Nalawagal village had a total population of 1,972 people, including 980 males and 992 females, living in 459 households. The sex ratio was 1,012 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.45%, with male literacy at 85.62% and female literacy at 69.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 117, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,352.

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

Nearby Villages of Nalawagal

Nalawagal 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 Nalawagal

Nalawagal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kumara Patnam Bg Sdg, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Harihar to Nalawagal is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Nalawagal is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nalawagal

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

Health Facilities in Nalawagal

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

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