Nawalkal - Sirwar, Raichur

Nawalkal is a village situated in the Sirwar taluka of Raichur district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Manvi and around 42 km from Raichur. Navalakal serves as the Gram Panchayat for Nawalkal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Nawalkal is 600958. The village covers a total geographical area of 1408.85 hectares and falls under the 584129 pincode. Manvi is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Nawalkal

According to the 2011 Census, Nawalkal village had a total population of 2,153 people, including 1,043 males and 1,110 females, living in 402 households. The sex ratio was 1,064 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.00%, with male literacy at 59.59% and female literacy at 40.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 372, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 675.

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

Nearby Villages of Nawalkal

Nawalkal 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 Nawalkal

Nawalkal 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 Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Manvi to Nawalkal is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Raichur to Nawalkal is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Nawalkal

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

Health Facilities in Nawalkal

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

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