Chivatagundi - Bailahongala, Belagavi

Chivatagundi is a village situated in the Bailahongala taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 70 km from Sampagaon and around 45 km from Belgaum. Chivatgundi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chivatagundi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chivatagundi is 598120. The village covers a total geographical area of 548.75 hectares and falls under the 591102 pincode. Bail Hongal is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Chivatagundi

According to the 2011 Census, Chivatagundi village had a total population of 1,533 people, including 759 males and 774 females, living in 321 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.82%, with male literacy at 79.91% and female literacy at 59.40%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 149, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 29.

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

Nearby Villages of Chivatagundi

Chivatagundi 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 Chivatagundi

Chivatagundi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Sulebhavi, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 15.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bail Hongal to Chivatagundi is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Chivatagundi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chivatagundi

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

Health Facilities in Chivatagundi

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

FAQs about Chivatagundi