Narasimhagiri - Kudligi, Vijayanagara

Narasimhagiri is a village situated in the Kudligi taluka of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 74 km from Kudligi and around 75 km from Bellary. Bellagatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Narasimhagiri village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Narasimhagiri is 605095. The village covers a total geographical area of 1015.96 hectares and falls under the 583130 pincode. Kudligi is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

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

Population of Narasimhagiri

As per Census 2011, Narasimhagiri village has a total population of 720 people, consisting of 356 males and 364 females. The village has 138 households and a sex ratio of 1,022 females per 1,000 males. There are 82 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 414 literate and 306 illiterate residents. Additionally, 103 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 615 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population720356364
Child Population (0–6 yrs)823844
Scheduled Castes (SC)1034855
Scheduled Tribes (ST)615307308
Literate Population414246168
Illiterate Population306110196

Nearby Villages of Narasimhagiri

Narasimhagiri 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)
BelligattaWest1.59 km
HulikuntaSouth2.63 km
ChandrasekarapuraNorth-East4.74 km
YerralinganahalliSouth-East4.80 km
SidegalluEast5.14 km
JermaliWest5.34 km
KadekollaSouth-West5.70 km
HarudiNorth-West6.58 km
RamadurgNorth7.25 km
MakanadukuSouth-West7.77 km

Transport and Connectivity of Narasimhagiri

Narasimhagiri is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Nethranahalli H, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 33.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kudligi to Narasimhagiri is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bellary to Narasimhagiri 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 Narasimhagiri

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Narasimhagiri

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Narasimhagiri

Where is Narasimhagiri located?

Narasimhagiri village is located in Kudligi Taluka, Vijayanagara district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Narasimhagiri?

The Gram Panchayat of Narasimhagiri is Bellagatta.

What is the pincode of Narasimhagiri?

The pincode of Narasimhagiri is 583130.

What is the population of Narasimhagiri?

Narasimhagiri has a total population of 720, including 356 males and 364 females.

How many households are there in Narasimhagiri?

There are 138 households in Narasimhagiri.

What is the literacy rate in Narasimhagiri?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Narasimhagiri is 57.50%. Male literacy is 69.10% and female literacy is 46.15%.