Yerigonhal - Kushtagi, Koppal

Yerigonhal is a village situated in the Kushtagi taluka of Koppal district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kushtagi and around 90 km from the district headquarters in Koppal. Antarathana serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yerigonhal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yerigonhal is 601420. The village covers a total geographical area of 271.63 hectares and falls under the 583281 pincode. Hungund is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Yerigonhal 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 Yerigonhal

According to the 2011 Census, Yerigonhal village had a total population of 752 people, including 360 males and 392 females, living in 150 households. The sex ratio was 1,089 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.25%, with male literacy at 89.29% and female literacy at 60.00%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 51, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Yerigonhal

Yerigonhal 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 Yerigonhal

Public transport in the Yerigonhal is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Guledagudda Rd, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 87.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hungund to Yerigonhal is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Koppal to Yerigonhal is about 90 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yerigonhal

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

Health Facilities in Yerigonhal

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

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