Yelavigi - Savanur, Haveri

Yelavigi is a village situated in the Savanur taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Savanur and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Yalavigi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yelavigi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yelavigi is 604004. The village covers a total geographical area of 1157.67 hectares and falls under the 581118 pincode. Savanur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Yelavigi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Haveri Assembly and Parliamentary constituency.

Population of Yelavigi

According to the 2011 Census, Yelavigi village had a total population of 5,192 people, including 2,612 males and 2,580 females, living in 1,096 households. The sex ratio was 988 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.66%, with male literacy at 77.50% and female literacy at 61.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 851, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 291.

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

Nearby Villages of Yelavigi

Yelavigi 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 Yelavigi

Yelavigi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Yalvigi, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 37.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Savanur to Yelavigi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Yelavigi is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yelavigi

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

Health Facilities in Yelavigi

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

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