Yelbunchi - Kushtagi, Koppal

Yelbunchi is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 98 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Benakanahal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yelbunchi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yelbunchi is 601414. The village covers a total geographical area of 1016.25 hectares and falls under the 583281 pincode. Gajendragarh is the nearest town, located about 17 km away.

Yelbunchi 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 Yelbunchi

According to the 2011 Census, Yelbunchi village had a total population of 2,388 people, including 1,197 males and 1,191 females, living in 362 households. The sex ratio was 995 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.05%, with male literacy at 71.46% and female literacy at 44.70%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Yelbunchi

Yelbunchi 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 Yelbunchi

Yelbunchi is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Jakanur, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 72.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gajendragarh to Yelbunchi is about 17 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Yelbunchi is about 98 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yelbunchi

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

Health Facilities in Yelbunchi

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

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