Yalgur - Nidagundi, Vijayapura

Yalgur is a village situated in the Nidagundi taluka of Vijayapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 30 km from Muddebihal and around 80 km from Bijapur. Yalagur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Yalgur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Yalgur is 599605. The village covers a total geographical area of 655.59 hectares and falls under the 586213 pincode. Muddebihal is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Yalgur

According to the 2011 Census, Yalgur village had a total population of 2,073 people, including 1,045 males and 1,028 females, living in 388 households. The sex ratio was 984 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 67.99%, with male literacy at 80.97% and female literacy at 55.14%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 329, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 266.

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

Nearby Villages of Yalgur

Yalgur 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 Yalgur

Yalgur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Almatti, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Muddebihal to Yalgur is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Bijapur to Yalgur is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Yalgur

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

Health Facilities in Yalgur

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

FAQs about Yalgur