Niluvagilu - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Niluvagilu is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Besur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Niluvagilu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Niluvagilu is 617878. The village covers a total geographical area of 468.32 hectares and falls under the 571231 pincode. Arkalgud is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Niluvagilu 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 Niluvagilu

As per Census 2011, Niluvagilu village has a total population of 1,072 people, consisting of 521 males and 551 females. The village has 279 households and a sex ratio of 1,057 females per 1,000 males. There are 113 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 651 literate and 421 illiterate residents. Additionally, 552 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Niluvagilu

Niluvagilu 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 Niluvagilu

Public transport in the Niluvagilu is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 74.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Arkalgud to Niluvagilu is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Niluvagilu is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Niluvagilu

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

Health Facilities in Niluvagilu

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

FAQs about Niluvagilu