Neelakantanathota - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Neelakantanathota is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Hosanagara and around 76 km from Shimoga. Jeni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Neelakantanathota village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neelakantanathota is 607865. The village covers a total geographical area of 143.5 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Neelakantanathota

According to the 2011 Census, Neelakantanathota village had a total population of 24 people, including 9 males and 15 females, living in 5 households. The sex ratio was 1,667 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 78.26%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 71.43%.

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

Nearby Villages of Neelakantanathota

Neelakantanathota 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 Neelakantanathota

Public transport in the Neelakantanathota is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Balegundi, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 86.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Neelakantanathota is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Neelakantanathota is about 76 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 Neelakantanathota

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

Health Facilities in Neelakantanathota

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

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