Chingundi - Jamkhandi, Bagalkote

Chingundi is a village situated in the Jamkhandi taluka of Bagalkote district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from Jamkhandi and around 105 km from Bagalkot. Kunchanoor serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chingundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chingundi is 598441. The village covers a total geographical area of 911.79 hectares and falls under the 587301 pincode. Jamkhandi is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Chingundi

According to the 2011 Census, Chingundi village had a total population of 1,683 people, including 818 males and 865 females, living in 319 households. The sex ratio was 1,057 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.40%, with male literacy at 69.92% and female literacy at 53.48%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 433, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 117.

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

Nearby Villages of Chingundi

Chingundi 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 Chingundi

Chingundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Mulvad, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 85.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jamkhandi to Chingundi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bagalkot to Chingundi is about 105 km, with the usual travel time around ~3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chingundi

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

Health Facilities in Chingundi

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

FAQs about Chingundi