Telangar - Yellapur, Uttara Kannada

Telangar is a village situated in the Yellapur taluka of Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Yellapur and around 95 km from the district headquarters in Karwar. Vajralli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Telangar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Telangar is 602919. The village covers a total geographical area of 1193.16 hectares and falls under the 581337 pincode. Yellapur is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

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

Population of Telangar

As per Census 2011, Telangar village has a total population of 719 people, consisting of 355 males and 364 females. The village has 181 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 61 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 575 literate and 144 illiterate residents. Additionally, 10 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 26 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population719355364
Child Population (0–6 yrs)613130
Scheduled Castes (SC)1046
Scheduled Tribes (ST)261313
Literate Population575296279
Illiterate Population1445985

Nearby Villages of Telangar

Telangar 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChimanalliNorth-West2.69 km
VajralliSouth-West2.76 km
IdagundiNorth-East3.72 km
ArbailSouth-East4.00 km
BeegarWest4.46 km
Hamsana GaddeNorth-East4.67 km
K0madiEast4.81 km
BalagarNorth-West4.91 km
BaginkattaNorth-West4.93 km
AmbagaonSouth-West5.00 km

Transport and Connectivity of Telangar

Telangar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Ankola, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 54.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Yellapur to Telangar is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Karwar to Telangar is about 95 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Telangar

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Telangar

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Telangar

Where is Telangar located?

Telangar village is located in Yellapur Taluka, Uttara Kannada district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Telangar?

The Gram Panchayat of Telangar is Vajralli.

What is the pincode of Telangar?

The pincode of Telangar is 581337.

What is the population of Telangar?

Telangar has a total population of 719, including 355 males and 364 females.

How many households are there in Telangar?

There are 181 households in Telangar.

What is the literacy rate in Telangar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Telangar is 79.97%. Male literacy is 83.38% and female literacy is 76.65%.