Tekkalki - Kushtagi, Koppal

Tekkalki is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 4 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Bijakal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tekkalki village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tekkalki is 601495. The village covers a total geographical area of 464.83 hectares and falls under the 583277 pincode. Kushtagi is the nearest town, located about 4 km away.

Tekkalki village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Tekkalki

According to the 2011 Census, Tekkalki village had a total population of 1,348 people, including 649 males and 699 females, living in 214 households. The sex ratio was 1,077 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 57.95%, with male literacy at 69.49% and female literacy at 47.39%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 190, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 9.

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

Nearby Villages of Tekkalki

Tekkalki 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 Tekkalki

Tekkalki is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bhanapur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kushtagi to Tekkalki is about 4 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Tekkalki 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 Tekkalki

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

Health Facilities in Tekkalki

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

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