Avalagere - Chiknayakanhalli, Tumakuru

Avalagere is a village situated in the Chiknayakanhalli taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 13 km from Chikkanayakanahalli and around 81 km from Tumkur. Doddabidre serves as the Gram Panchayat for Avalagere village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Avalagere is 610128. The village covers a total geographical area of 291.48 hectares and falls under the 572228 pincode. Chiknayakanhalli is the nearest town, located about 13 km away.

Avalagere village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Chiknayakanhalli Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Tumakuru Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Avalagere

According to the 2011 Census, Avalagere village had a total population of 733 people, including 346 males and 387 females, living in 191 households. The sex ratio was 1,118 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.01%, with male literacy at 75.40% and female literacy at 63.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 202, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 31.

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

Nearby Villages of Avalagere

Avalagere 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 Avalagere

Avalagere is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kardi, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chiknayakanhalli to Avalagere is about 13 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Avalagere is about 81 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 Avalagere

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

Health Facilities in Avalagere

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

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