Nagargund Village - Devadurga, Raichur

Nagargund is a village situated in the Devadurga taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Devadurga and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Raichur. Dondambli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nagargund village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nagargund is 600609. The village covers a total geographical area of 974.36 hectares and falls under the 584111 pincode. Devadurga is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

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

Population of Nagargund

As per Census 2011, Nagargund village has a total population of 1,759 people, consisting of 882 males and 877 females. The village has 262 households and a sex ratio of 994 females per 1,000 males. There are 249 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 693 literate and 1,066 illiterate residents. Additionally, 247 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,010 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 1,759 882 877
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 249 129 120
Scheduled Castes (SC) 247 122 125
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 1,010 510 500
Literate Population 693 430 263
Illiterate Population 1,066 452 614

Nearby Villages of Nagargund

Nagargund 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 Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
KardiguddaSouth-East2.65 km
HuvinhadgiNorth-West3.51 km
JoladhadgiNorth3.63 km
GundgurthiEast3.99 km
WagadambliNorth-West4.15 km
HemnhalEast4.43 km
DondambliNorth-East4.46 km
Devadurga (rural)South-West4.47 km
KamdhalSouth-East4.76 km
DevergudSouth-East5.19 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nagargund

Nagargund is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Saidapur, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 110.0 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within <5 km
Railway Station Yes Available within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Devadurga to Nagargund is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Nagargund is about 60 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 Nagargund

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nagargund

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

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

FAQs about Nagargund

Where is Nagargund located?

Nagargund village is located in Devadurga Taluka, Raichur district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nagargund?

The Gram Panchayat of Nagargund is Dondambli.

What is the pincode of Nagargund?

The pincode of Nagargund is 584111.

What is the population of Nagargund?

Nagargund has a total population of 1,759, including 882 males and 877 females.

How many households are there in Nagargund?

There are 262 households in Nagargund.

What is the literacy rate in Nagargund?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nagargund is 39.40%. Male literacy is 48.75% and female literacy is 29.99%.