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 President 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

According to the 2011 Census, Nilogal village had a total population of 2,541 people, including 1,272 males and 1,269 females, living in 444 households. The sex ratio was 998 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.90%, with male literacy at 80.95% and female literacy at 50.83%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 578, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 132.

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

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:

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.

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:

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:

FAQs about Nilogal