Nerale - Nanjangud, Mysuru

Nerale is a village situated in the Nanjangud taluka of Mysuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from Nanjangud and around 38 km from Mysore. Nerale village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nerale is 619287. The village covers a total geographical area of 821.04 hectares and falls under the 571312 pincode. Nanjangud is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Nerale

As per Census 2011, Nerale village has a total population of 3,971 people, consisting of 2,001 males and 1,970 females. The village has 1,004 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 378 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,948 literate and 2,023 illiterate residents. Additionally, 714 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 339 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population3,9712,0011,970
Child Population (0–6 yrs)378205173
Scheduled Castes (SC)714352362
Scheduled Tribes (ST)339168171
Literate Population1,9481,134814
Illiterate Population2,0238671,156

Nearby Villages of Nerale

Nerale 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)
BasavattigeNorth2.01 km
HampapuraSouth-West2.20 km
HemmaragalaWest2.50 km
HalepuraSouth2.51 km
GattavadiSouth-East2.76 km
ChikkakowlandeEast3.56 km
GattavadipuraSouth-East3.97 km
KebbepuraSouth-West4.18 km
DoddakowlandeEast4.24 km
BadanavaluNorth4.42 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nerale

Nerale is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kavalande, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 18.6 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Nanjangud to Nerale is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Mysore to Nerale is about 38 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nerale

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

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

Health Facilities in Nerale

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

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

FAQs about Nerale

Where is Nerale located?

Nerale village is located in Nanjangud Taluka, Mysuru district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nerale?

Nerale is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Nerale?

The pincode of Nerale is 571312.

What is the population of Nerale?

Nerale has a total population of 3,971, including 2,001 males and 1,970 females.

How many households are there in Nerale?

There are 1,004 households in Nerale.

What is the literacy rate in Nerale?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nerale is 49.06%. Male literacy is 56.67% and female literacy is 41.32%.