Cholachagudda - Badami, Bagalkote

Cholachagudda is a village situated in the Badami taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from Badami and around 42 km from Bagalkot. Cholachagud serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cholachagudda village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cholachagudda is 598756. The village covers a total geographical area of 1314.98 hectares and falls under the 587201 pincode. Badami is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Cholachagudda

According to the 2011 Census, Cholachagudda village had a total population of 4,936 people, including 2,457 males and 2,479 females, living in 1,050 households. The sex ratio was 1,009 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.20%, with male literacy at 87.05% and female literacy at 67.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 801, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 175.

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

Nearby Villages of Cholachagudda

Cholachagudda 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 Cholachagudda

Cholachagudda is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Jakanur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 67.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Badami to Cholachagudda is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Cholachagudda is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cholachagudda

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

Health Facilities in Cholachagudda

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

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