Yelakanur - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Yelakanur is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Nerugalale serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yelakanur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yelakanur is 617948. The village covers a total geographical area of 406.78 hectares and falls under the 571236 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Yelakanur 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 Yelakanur

According to the 2011 Census, Yelakanur village had a total population of 829 people, including 425 males and 404 females, living in 229 households. The sex ratio was 951 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.82%, with male literacy at 84.91% and female literacy at 69.97%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 104.

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

Nearby Villages of Yelakanur

Yelakanur 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 Yelakanur

Yelakanur 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 60.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Somwarpet to Yelakanur is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Yelakanur 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 Yelakanur

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

Health Facilities in Yelakanur

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

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