Devarakotta
Devarakotta is a revenue village in Hiriyur taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It had a population of 929 in 198 households (Census 2011).
929 souls. 198 homes.
Hiriyur taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka.
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Devarakotta today
- Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari)₹27,915Holalkere APMC · 23 Oct 2026
- Groundnut₹8,636Challakere APMC · 23 Oct 2026
- Maize₹2,888Challakere APMC · 23 Oct 2026
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Devarakotta is a village in Hiriyur taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka. At the 2011 Census it had 929 people in 198 households, with a literacy rate of 74.1%. It is administered by the Abbenahole gram panchayat. Its postal pincode is 577546.
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Gram panchayat
Devarakotta is in the Abbenahole gram panchayat.
Other villages in Abbenahole
Source: Local Government Directory (LGD), 2026-10-21.
How Devarakotta compares
By population, Devarakotta ranks #88 of 151 inhabited villages in Hiriyur taluka.
Source: Census of India 2011 (village PCA; mandal and district totals of inhabited villages). Literacy = literates ÷ people aged 7+.
What Devarakotta had in Census 2011
- Primary school Available · 1 in the village
- Primary health centre (PHC) Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Treated tap water Available
- All-weather road Available
- Public bus service Available
- Power for homes Not available
- Commercial bank Not available · nearest within 5 km
- Mobile phone coverage Available
Census 2011 Village Directory — conditions may have changed since.
Devarakotta at a glance
Devarakotta is a village of 929 people in 198 households (Census 2011) in Hiriyur taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, the 88th of 151 inhabited villages in Hiriyur taluka by population. Literacy is 74.1%, 2.6 points above the taluka figure of 71.5%, and the sex ratio is 912 women per 1,000 men. The pincode is 577546; the LGD village code is 606115.
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Key facts — Devarakotta
Villages sharing pincode 577546
Other villages in Hiriyur taluka
View all 163 →- Adivala
- Kanajanahalli
- Maskal
- Javanagondanahalli
- Dharmapura
- Yelladakere
- Hariyabbe
- Bharamapura
- Bharamagiri
- Kariyala
- Dindavara
- Harthikote
- Yelanadu
- Alur
- Khandenahalli
- Byadarahalli
- Huvinahole
- Kunikere
- Kodihalli
- Hemadala
- Babbur
- Myakalurahalli
- Sooragondanahalli
- Palavvanahalli
- Vanivilasapura
- Shravanagere
- Burujanaroppa
- Pilali
- Rangenahalli
- Hindasakatte
- Halagaladdi
- Maradihalli
Population, education & work
- Population
- 929Census 2011
- Male / female
- 486 / 443
- Households
- 198
- People per home
- 4.7
- Literacy rate
- 74.1%literates ÷ people aged 7+
Source: Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India — Census 2011 Primary Census Abstract.
Devarakotta on the map
Devarakotta · 14.0321° N, 76.7280° E
Electoral profile
Placed from Devarakotta's map location inside the constituency boundary. Boundaries are approximate; the electoral roll is the final word. Wrong? Tell us. Results: Election Commission of India, Lok Sabha 2024 results (via OpenCity); TCPD Lok Dhaba, Trivedi Centre for Political Data, Ashoka University.
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Elsewhere in Karnataka
- ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕೆ
District Administration, Hassan · 29 Sept 2026
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Government jobs near Devarakotta
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Nearest services to Devarakotta
The closest bank, ATM, post office, petrol pump, hospital and school, by straight-line distance from Devarakotta's map point (road distance is longer).
- Bank branchNone within 25 km
- ATMNone within 25 km
- Post officeAbbinahole Branch Post Office · 2.7 km (straight line) · PIN 577546 · India Post (as of 2026-09-01)
- Petrol pumpPetrol pump · 11 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- Hospital / PHCPHC, Abbinahole · 2.7 km (straight line) · OpenStreetMap
- SchoolNone within 25 km
Essential services & places near Devarakotta
Hospitals, schools, banks, offices and other public places from OpenStreetMap. Distances are straight-line from Devarakotta's map point, not road distance.
Banks, ATMs & post offices599 in Chitradurga district
Post office · 2.7 km away (straight line)
Post office · 5.9 km away (straight line)
Post office · 6.1 km away (straight line)
Bank · No map location — listed by district
BALAJI PLAZA MAIN ROAD CHITRADURGA DISTRICT
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Post office · No map location — listed by district
Hospitals & clinics133 in Chitradurga district
Primary / community health centre · 2.7 km away (straight line)
Beside Police Station, Amblagere Road, Abbinahole
Primary / community health centre · 5.5 km away (straight line)
Huvinhole, Maruthi colony
Hospital · 8.1 km away (straight line)
Hosayalanadu
Hospital · 9.5 km away (straight line)
Opp. Grama Panchayath Office, Hariyabbe
- Government Hospital, Yaraballi
Hospital · 12 km away (straight line)
Opp. Panchayath Office, Yaraballi, Challakere Road
- PHC, Maskal
Primary / community health centre · 13 km away (straight line)
Opp. Panchayath Office, Maskal, Challakere Road
Schools & anganwadis11 in Chitradurga district
Colleges & universities16 in Chitradurga district
- Gnana Vikas Polytechnic
Polytechnic · 39 km away (straight line)
53/9, Challakere Rd, Chitradurga, Karnataka
- IISc Challakere Campus
University · 46 km away (straight line)
Police & fire stations3 in Chitradurga district
Police station · 15 km away (straight line)
NH 48, Hiriyur
Revenue & panchayat offices1 in Chitradurga district
Government offices7 in Chitradurga district
Court · 15 km away (straight line)
National Highway Bye Pass, Hiriyur
Temples33 in Chitradurga district
Churches1 in Chitradurga district
Mosques20 in Chitradurga district
Other places of worship2 in Chitradurga district
Transport82 in Chitradurga district
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 11 km away (straight line)
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 11 km away (straight line)
- Petrol pump (no name listed)
Petrol pump · 14 km away (straight line)
- Bus Station
Bus station · 15 km away (straight line)
- Hiriyuru
Bus station · 15 km away (straight line)
- Somaguddu
Railway station · 30 km away (straight line)
Agriculture services4 in Chitradurga district
Community places3 in Chitradurga district
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People often ask about Devarakotta
Where is Devarakotta located?
Devarakotta is a village in Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.
Which district is Devarakotta in?
Devarakotta is in Chitradurga district of Karnataka.
Which gram panchayat does Devarakotta belong to?
Devarakotta comes under the Abbenahole gram panchayat.
What is the pincode of Devarakotta?
The pincode of Devarakotta, Hiriyur, Chitradurga is 577546.
What is the population of Devarakotta?
As per the 2011 Census, Devarakotta had a population of 929 (486 males and 443 females).
How many households are there in Devarakotta?
Devarakotta had 198 households at the 2011 Census.
What is the literacy rate of Devarakotta?
The literacy rate of Devarakotta was 74.1% at the 2011 Census (share of people aged 7 and above who are literate).
What is the sex ratio of Devarakotta?
Devarakotta had 912 females per 1,000 males at the 2011 Census.
Which Lok Sabha constituency is Devarakotta in?
Devarakotta is in the Chitradurga Lok Sabha constituency.
Who is the MP for Devarakotta?
Govind Makthappa Karjol (Bharatiya Janata Party) won the Chitradurga Lok Sabha seat, which includes Devarakotta, in 2024.
Which assembly constituency is Devarakotta in?
Devarakotta is in the Hiriyur assembly (Vidhan Sabha) constituency.
Who is the MLA for Devarakotta?
D.Sudhakar (Indian National Congress) won the Hiriyur assembly seat, which includes Devarakotta, in 2023.
What is the LGD code of Devarakotta?
The Local Government Directory (LGD) code of Devarakotta is 606115 and its Census 2011 village code is 606115.
Which villages are near Devarakotta?
Villages near Devarakotta include Kambadahalli (2.1 km), Abbinahole (2.8 km), Byadarahalli (2.8 km), Chillahalli (4.8 km), Ambalagere (4.9 km).
Answers are built from the village's official records (LGD, Census 2011, Election Commission data). If something is wrong, verified residents can correct it after claiming.
- Population, literacy, households: Census 2011 (PCA)
- Village directory: Local Government Directory, record as of 2026-10-21
- Pincode: LGD village–pincode mapping and India Post
- Weather: Open-Meteo, live model estimate
- Places nearby: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), RBI IFSC lists, India Post
- Sarpanch: shown only from an official state election record (none connected yet)
What do you need to find near Devarakotta?
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Pacific Ocean status (NOAA, 8 Oct 2026): El Niño Advisory
There is no El Niño forecast for individual villages. El Niño is a pattern in the Pacific Ocean; how much it changes rainfall here also depends on other conditions, and it does not mean drought everywhere.
Rainfall at this location — reanalysis estimate (~28 km grid), not a rain-gauge reading
Last 30 days (21 Sept 2026 – 20 Oct 2026): 74.5 mm. A comparison with the long-term average for these days isn't computed yet; IMD's monthly normal for the district is below.
Long-term district average for October: 116.4 mm (IMD normal, 1951–2000)
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District climate page →Latest reports from markets in Chitradurga district, within the last 14 days.
Latest reports up to 23 Oct 2026. Prices in ₹ per quintal.
| Commodity | Market | Min | Max | Modal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) | Holalkere APMC | 25,400 | 44,156 | 27,915 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Arecanut(Betelnut/Supari) · Sippegotu | Hiriyur APMC | 10,000 | 11,000 | 10,380 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Groundnut · Gejje | Challakere APMC | 4,800 | 10,119 | 8,636 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Maize · Yellow | Challakere APMC | 2,371 | 3,126 | 2,888 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Coconut · Medium | Hosadurga APMC | 24,000 | 27,000 | 25,000 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Copra · Copra | Hosadurga APMC | 30,000 | 32,000 | 31,000 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Elephant Yam(Suran)/Amorphophallus · Elephant Yam (Suran) | Hosadurga APMC | 3,200 | 3,200 | 3,200 | 22 Oct 2026 |
| Groundnut · Gejje | Hiriyur APMC | 4,009 | 9,539 | 8,212 | 22 Oct 2026 |
Source: AGMARKNET, Directorate of Marketing & Inspection, via data.gov.in (Government Open Data Licence – India). All markets →
These are wholesale mandi (APMC) prices in ₹ per quintal as reported to AGMARKNET — not the retail price in Devarakotta's shops.
Helplines
- Emergency (police, fire, ambulance)112Ministry of Home Affairs (ERSS)
- Women helpline181Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Child helpline1098Ministry of Women and Child Development
- Cyber crime helpline1930Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (MHA)
- Kisan Call Centre1800-180-1551Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Official services
- PM-Kisan status ↗
- Ration card (NFSA) ↗
- MGNREGA job card & wages ↗
- PMAY-Gramin housing ↗
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Schemes worth checking
- PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi ↗ · Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Income support of ₹6,000 a year, paid in three equal instalments, to land-holding farmer families.
- Mahatma Gandhi NREGA ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
At least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment a year for rural households whose adults volunteer for unskilled manual work.
- PMAY-Gramin ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Assistance to build a house for eligible rural households.
- Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY ↗ · National Health Authority
Health cover for hospital treatment for eligible families.
- National Food Security Act (ration) ↗ · Department of Food & Public Distribution
Subsidised food grains through the public distribution system for eligible households.
- National Social Assistance Programme (pensions) ↗ · Ministry of Rural Development
Old-age pension for BPL persons aged 60 and above: ₹200 a month up to age 79 and ₹500 after; widow and disability pensions too.
- PM Shram Yogi Maandhan ↗ · Ministry of Labour & Employment
Assured pension of ₹3,000 a month at age 60 for unorganised workers who join and contribute.
- Jan Suraksha (APY, PMJJBY, PMSBY) ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Atal Pension Yojana and low-cost life and accident insurance schemes, opened through your bank.
- Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Loans up to ₹10 lakh for non-farm small and micro enterprises (₹20 lakh after repaying an earlier Tarun loan).
- Stand-Up India ↗ · Department of Financial Services
Bank loans between ₹10 lakh and ₹1 crore for SC/ST and women entrepreneurs setting up a new enterprise.
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