Nidugunda - Chincholi, Kalaburagi

Nidugunda is a village situated in the Chincholi taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from Chincholi and around 78 km from Gulbarga. Nidgunda serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nidugunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nidugunda is 620458. The village covers a total geographical area of 2666.14 hectares and falls under the 585320 pincode. Sedam is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Nidugunda

According to the 2011 Census, Nidugunda village had a total population of 5,682 people, including 2,822 males and 2,860 females, living in 1,126 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.73%, with male literacy at 69.00% and female literacy at 48.80%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 973, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 150.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population5,6822,8222,860
Child Population (0–6 yrs)683364319
Scheduled Castes (SC)973491482
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1507773
Literate Population2,9361,6961,240
Illiterate Population2,7461,1261,620

Nearby Villages of Nidugunda

Nidugunda 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HovinhalliSouth2.41 km
KeroliNorth-West3.61 km
SiroliSouth4.62 km
KordampalliNorth4.69 km
RudnoorWest5.59 km
BenkanhalliNorth-West5.65 km
Kallur[b]South-West5.83 km
ChintpalliWest5.93 km
HalkodaSouth-East5.98 km
KarachkhedEast5.99 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nidugunda

Nidugunda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nawandgi, while the nearest airport is Begumpet Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 91.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Sedam to Nidugunda is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Nidugunda is about 78 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nidugunda

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nidugunda

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nidugunda

Where is Nidugunda located?

Nidugunda village is located in Chincholi Taluka, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the Gram Panchayat of Nidugunda?

The Gram Panchayat of Nidugunda is Nidgunda.

What is the pincode of Nidugunda?

The pincode of Nidugunda is 585320.

What is the population of Nidugunda?

Nidugunda had a total population of 5,682, including 2,822 males and 2,860 females.

How many households are there in Nidugunda?

Nidugunda had 1,126 households.

What is the literacy rate in Nidugunda?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nidugunda was 58.73%. Male literacy was 69.00% and female literacy was 48.80%.