Neerakallu - Madhugiri, Tumakuru

Neerakallu is a village situated in the Madhugiri taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 18 km from Madhugiri and around 58 km from Tumkur. Channenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Neerakallu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neerakallu is 610698. The village covers a total geographical area of 467.42 hectares and falls under the 572133 pincode. Madhugiri is the nearest town, located about 18 km away.

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

Population of Neerakallu

According to the 2011 Census, Neerakallu village had a total population of 1,884 people, including 967 males and 917 females, living in 394 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.32%, with male literacy at 71.41% and female literacy at 50.85%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 649, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 91.

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

Nearby Villages of Neerakallu

Neerakallu 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 Neerakallu

Neerakallu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Hindupur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 64.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Madhugiri to Neerakallu is about 18 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Neerakallu is about 58 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 Neerakallu

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

Health Facilities in Neerakallu

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

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