Nelkola - Maski, Raichur

Nelkola is a village situated in the Maski taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 50 km from Manvi and around 80 km from Raichur. Ameenagada serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nelkola village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nelkola is 600889. The village covers a total geographical area of 581.11 hectares and falls under the 584120 pincode. Lingsugur is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Nelkola village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Maski Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Koppal Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Nelkola

According to the 2011 Census, Nelkola village had a total population of 255 people, including 122 males and 133 females, living in 48 households. The sex ratio was 1,090 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 49.28%, with male literacy at 63.92% and female literacy at 36.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 10, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 113.

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

Nearby Villages of Nelkola

Nelkola 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 Nelkola

Nelkola is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Matmari, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 81.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Lingsugur to Nelkola is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Nelkola is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nelkola

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

Health Facilities in Nelkola

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

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