Nilogal - Lingasugur, Raichur

Nilogal is a village situated in the Lingasugur taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Lingsugur and around 77 km from Raichur. Gejjalagatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nilogal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nilogal is 600485. The village covers a total geographical area of 1734.13 hectares and falls under the 584115 pincode. Lingsugur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Nilogal

As per Census 2011, Nilogal village has a total population of 2,541 people, consisting of 1,272 males and 1,269 females. The village has 444 households and a sex ratio of 997 females per 1,000 males. There are 359 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,438 literate and 1,103 illiterate residents. Additionally, 578 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 132 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5411,2721,269
Child Population (0–6 yrs)359180179
Scheduled Castes (SC)578272306
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1326864
Literate Population1,438884554
Illiterate Population1,103388715

Nearby Villages of Nilogal

Nilogal 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)
VeerapurNorth-East1.91 km
Hire HesarurSouth-West3.26 km
GejjelagattaSouth-East3.61 km
Chikka NagnurNorth-East3.88 km
ChukanahattiEast4.19 km
Hire NagnurNorth-East5.12 km
Chick-hesarurSouth-West5.85 km
YatgalEast5.98 km
GudadanhalNorth-West6.04 km
MedinapurNorth-West6.05 km

Transport and Connectivity of Nilogal

Nilogal is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Marichethal, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 83.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lingsugur to Nilogal is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Nilogal is about 77 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nilogal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Nilogal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Nilogal 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 Nilogal

Where is Nilogal located?

Nilogal village is located in Lingasugur Taluka, Raichur district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Nilogal?

The Gram Panchayat of Nilogal is Gejjalagatta.

What is the pincode of Nilogal?

The pincode of Nilogal is 584115.

What is the population of Nilogal?

Nilogal has a total population of 2,541, including 1,272 males and 1,269 females.

How many households are there in Nilogal?

There are 444 households in Nilogal.

What is the literacy rate in Nilogal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Nilogal is 56.59%. Male literacy is 69.50% and female literacy is 43.66%.