Itkal - Sedam, Kalaburagi

Itkal is a village situated in the Sedam taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 33 km from Sedam and around 100 km from Gulbarga. Itkal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Itkal is 620585. The village covers a total geographical area of 2587.36 hectares and falls under the 585214 pincode. Gurmatkal is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Itkal 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 Itkal

According to the 2011 Census, Itkal village had a total population of 4,760 people, including 2,365 males and 2,395 females, living in 876 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 52.92%, with male literacy at 66.18% and female literacy at 39.87%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,261, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 4.

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

Nearby Villages of Itkal

Itkal 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 Itkal

Itkal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kurgunta, while the nearest airport is Begumpet Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gurmatkal to Itkal is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Itkal is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Itkal

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

Health Facilities in Itkal

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

FAQs about Itkal