Yergal - Chittapur, Kalaburagi

Yergal is a village situated in the Chittapur taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from Chitapur and around 50 km from Gulbarga. Malgatti serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yergal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yergal is 620671. The village covers a total geographical area of 1832.11 hectares and falls under the 585211 pincode. Chitapur is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Yergal

As per Census 2011, Yergal village has a total population of 2,135 people, consisting of 1,053 males and 1,082 females. The village has 349 households and a sex ratio of 1,027 females per 1,000 males. There are 343 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 857 literate and 1,278 illiterate residents. Additionally, 745 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,1351,0531,082
Child Population (0–6 yrs)343179164
Scheduled Castes (SC)745368377
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261412
Literate Population857500357
Illiterate Population1,278553725

Nearby Villages of Yergal

Yergal 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)
KaddargiNorth3.16 km
JeevangiNorth-West4.28 km
BhagodiNorth-East4.48 km
ShankerwadiWest5.00 km
KatamdevarhalliNorth-West5.40 km
MalgattiWest5.43 km
MutgaNorth-West6.19 km
MudbolEast7.05 km
BelgumpaNorth8.62 km
SulhalliSouth9.33 km

Transport and Connectivity of Yergal

Yergal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sulehalli, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chitapur to Yergal is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Yergal is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yergal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Yergal

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

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

FAQs about Yergal

Where is Yergal located?

Yergal village is located in Chittapur Taluka, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Yergal?

The Gram Panchayat of Yergal is Malgatti.

What is the pincode of Yergal?

The pincode of Yergal is 585211.

What is the population of Yergal?

Yergal has a total population of 2,135, including 1,053 males and 1,082 females.

How many households are there in Yergal?

There are 349 households in Yergal.

What is the literacy rate in Yergal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Yergal is 40.14%. Male literacy is 47.48% and female literacy is 32.99%.