Nerugalale - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Nerugalale is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 48 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Nerugalale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nerugalale is 617943. The village covers a total geographical area of 916.21 hectares and falls under the 571236 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Nerugalale village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Nerugalale

As per Census 2011, Nerugalale village has a total population of 1,632 people, consisting of 795 males and 837 females. The village has 426 households and a sex ratio of 1,052 females per 1,000 males. There are 123 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,270 literate and 362 illiterate residents. Additionally, 173 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 139 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Nerugalale

Nerugalale 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 Nerugalale

Nerugalale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Nerugalale is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Nerugalale is about 48 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 Nerugalale

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

Health Facilities in Nerugalale

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

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