Chigule - Khanapur, Belagavi

Chigule is a village situated in the Khanapur taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 39 km from Khanapur and around 58 km from Belgaum. Kanakumbi serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chigule village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chigule is 597804. The village covers a total geographical area of 2328.36 hectares and falls under the 591345 pincode. Khanapur is the nearest town, located about 39 km away.

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

Population of Chigule

According to the 2011 Census, Chigule village had a total population of 690 people, including 358 males and 332 females, living in 141 households. The sex ratio was 927 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 71.79%, with male literacy at 84.49% and female literacy at 57.60%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 139.

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

Nearby Villages of Chigule

Chigule 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 Chigule

Public transport in the Chigule is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Desur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Khanapur to Chigule is about 39 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Chigule is about 58 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chigule

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

Health Facilities in Chigule

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

FAQs about Chigule