Piligund

Piligund is a village located in Devadurga taluka of Raichur district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 13km away from sub-district headquarter Devadurga (tehsildar office) and 73km away from district headquarter Raichur. As per 2009 stats, Arkera is the gram panchayat of Piligund village.

Here you can discover what makes Piligund unique in its vibrant Devadurga-Raichur region. You’ll see Piligund’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Piligund

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Piligund is 600695. The village spans a total geographical area of 426.32 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 584111. Devadurga is nearest town to Piligund village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 13km away.

When it comes to local governance, Piligund village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Devadurga Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Raichur Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Piligund

Population of Piligund

According to the 2011 Census, Piligund has a total population of about 897, with approximately 430 males and 467 females. The sex ratio is around 1086 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 144 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 42 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population numbers around 646. The overall literacy rate is approximately 36.68%, with male literacy at about 44.42% and female literacy near 29.55%. There are around 158 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Piligund's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Piligund

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Piligund. As per the 2011 stats, Piligund had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Piligund

Knowing the nearby villages of Piligund helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Piligund.

Frequently Asked Questions about Piligund