Yelagalavadi - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Yelagalavadi is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from Kunigal and around 61 km from Tumkur. Joddihossahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yelagalavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yelagalavadi is 612574. The village covers a total geographical area of 653.53 hectares and falls under the 572126 pincode. Magadi is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Yelagalavadi

According to the 2011 Census, Yelagalavadi village had a total population of 1,456 people, including 704 males and 752 females, living in 421 households. The sex ratio was 1,068 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.33%, with male literacy at 75.27% and female literacy at 55.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 173, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Yelagalavadi

Yelagalavadi 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 Yelagalavadi

Yelagalavadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ramanagaram, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Magadi to Yelagalavadi is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Yelagalavadi is about 61 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yelagalavadi

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

Health Facilities in Yelagalavadi

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

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