Neeragunda - Turuvekere, Tumakuru

Neeragunda is a village situated in the Turuvekere taluka of Tumakuru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Turuvekere and around 60 km from Tumkur. Lokammanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Neeragunda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Neeragunda is 612206. The village covers a total geographical area of 560.27 hectares and falls under the 572212 pincode. Turuvekere is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Neeragunda

As per Census 2011, Neeragunda village has a total population of 1,049 people, consisting of 515 males and 534 females. The village has 287 households and a sex ratio of 1,036 females per 1,000 males. There are 76 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 755 literate and 294 illiterate residents. Additionally, 186 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 2 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Neeragunda

Neeragunda 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 Neeragunda

Neeragunda is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Aralaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Turuvekere to Neeragunda is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Tumkur to Neeragunda is about 60 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 Neeragunda

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

Health Facilities in Neeragunda

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

FAQs about Neeragunda