Negalale Karkalli - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Negalale Karkalli is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Nerugalale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Negalale Karkalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Negalale Karkalli is 617941. The village covers a total geographical area of 545.05 hectares and falls under the 571236 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

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

Population of Negalale Karkalli

According to the 2011 Census, Negalale Karkalli village had a total population of 673 people, including 344 males and 329 females, living in 171 households. The sex ratio was 956 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.81%, with male literacy at 83.54% and female literacy at 73.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 57, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 69.

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

Nearby Villages of Negalale Karkalli

Negalale Karkalli 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 Negalale Karkalli

Negalale Karkalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Negalale Karkalli is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Negalale Karkalli is about 54 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Negalale Karkalli

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

Health Facilities in Negalale Karkalli

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

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