Yalagallu - Hosanagara, Shivamogga

Yalagallu is a village situated in the Hosanagara taluka of Shivamogga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Hosanagara and around 55 km from Shimoga. Koduru serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yalagallu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yalagallu is 607984. The village covers a total geographical area of 574.22 hectares and falls under the 577418 pincode. Hosanagara is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

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

Population of Yalagallu

According to the 2011 Census, Yalagallu village had a total population of 721 people, including 370 males and 351 females, living in 166 households. The sex ratio was 949 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.35%, with male literacy at 83.89% and female literacy at 76.49%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 7, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 3.

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

Nearby Villages of Yalagallu

Yalagallu 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 Yalagallu

Yalagallu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Kenchanalu Halt, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hosanagara to Yalagallu is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Shimoga to Yalagallu is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yalagallu

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

Health Facilities in Yalagallu

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

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