Veeralagondi - Pavagada, Tumakuru

Veeralagondi is a village situated in the Pavagada taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Pavagada and around 112 km from Tumkur. Kannameedi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Veeralagondi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Veeralagondi is 610654. The village covers a total geographical area of 911.31 hectares and falls under the 572116 pincode. Pavagada is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Veeralagondi

As per Census 2011, Veeralagondi village has a total population of 1,425 people, consisting of 706 males and 719 females. The village has 341 households and a sex ratio of 1,018 females per 1,000 males. There are 135 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 785 literate and 640 illiterate residents. Additionally, 494 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 235 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Veeralagondi

Veeralagondi 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 Veeralagondi

Public transport in the Veeralagondi is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Malugur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 80.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Pavagada to Veeralagondi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Veeralagondi is about 112 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Veeralagondi

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

Health Facilities in Veeralagondi

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

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