Yelekadakalu - Kunigal, Tumakuru

Yelekadakalu is a village situated in the Kunigal taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from Kunigal and around 75 km from Tumkur. Ujjanni serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yelekadakalu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yelekadakalu is 612740. The village covers a total geographical area of 480.96 hectares and falls under the 572123 pincode. Channapatna is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

Yelekadakalu 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 Yelekadakalu

As per Census 2011, Yelekadakalu village has a total population of 716 people, consisting of 362 males and 354 females. The village has 187 households and a sex ratio of 977 females per 1,000 males. There are 67 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 410 literate and 306 illiterate residents. Additionally, 66 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Yelekadakalu are given below:

Nearby Villages of Yelekadakalu

Yelekadakalu 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 Yelekadakalu

Yelekadakalu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Settihally, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channapatna to Yelekadakalu is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Yelekadakalu is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yelekadakalu

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

Health Facilities in Yelekadakalu

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

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