Nilogal - Kushtagi, Koppal

Nilogal is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 47 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Nilogal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilogal is 601378. The village covers a total geographical area of 551.24 hectares and falls under the 583280 pincode. Badami is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Nilogal village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kushtagi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nilogal

As per Census 2011, Nilogal village has a total population of 4,274 people, consisting of 2,190 males and 2,084 females. The village has 782 households and a sex ratio of 951 females per 1,000 males. There are 768 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,085 literate and 2,189 illiterate residents. Additionally, 337 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 882 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,2742,1902,084
Child Population (0–6 yrs)768390378
Scheduled Castes (SC)337174163
Scheduled Tribes (ST)882470412
Literate Population2,0851,272813
Illiterate Population2,1899181,271

Nearby Villages of Nilogal

Nilogal 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ShadalgeraSouth-East1.75 km
BasapurSouth-West1.97 km
BommanhalSouth-West2.66 km
BilekalSouth2.80 km
AchnoorNorth2.82 km
MasbinkurbanhalSouth-East3.61 km
MittalkodNorth-East3.72 km
VakkandurgaNorth-West3.81 km
NasagunniSouth-West4.19 km
TuggaldoniEast4.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nilogal

Nilogal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badami, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 78.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badami to Nilogal is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Nilogal 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 Nilogal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nilogal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Nilogal

Where is Nilogal located?

Nilogal village is located in Kushtagi Taluka, Koppal district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nilogal?

Nilogal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nilogal?

The pincode of Nilogal is 583280.

What is the population of Nilogal?

Nilogal has a total population of 4,274, including 2,190 males and 2,084 females.

How many households are there in Nilogal?

There are 782 households in Nilogal.

What is the literacy rate in Nilogal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nilogal is 48.78%. Male literacy is 58.08% and female literacy is 39.01%.