Chilamur - Ramdurg, Belagavi

Chilamur is a village situated in the Ramdurg taluka of Belagavi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from Ramdurg and around 100 km from Belgaum. Narasapur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilamur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilamur is 598360. The village covers a total geographical area of 2404.48 hectares and falls under the 591130 pincode. Ramdurg is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Chilamur

As per Census 2011, Chilamur village has a total population of 4,854 people, consisting of 2,502 males and 2,352 females. The village has 869 households and a sex ratio of 940 females per 1,000 males. There are 836 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,158 literate and 2,696 illiterate residents. Additionally, 169 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 132 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chilamur are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population4,8542,5022,352
Child Population (0–6 yrs)836447389
Scheduled Castes (SC)1697693
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1326963
Literate Population2,1581,339819
Illiterate Population2,6961,1631,533

Nearby Villages of Chilamur

Chilamur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
HalolliSouth-East3.60 km
NarasapurNorth4.05 km
SunnalEast4.50 km
RamapurSouth-East5.05 km
K.junipethSouth5.05 km
KhanapethSouth-West5.21 km
GodachiNorth-West5.59 km
KankanwadiEast6.11 km
DurganagarNorth-East6.43 km
Sarakote DevapurNorth-East6.80 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chilamur

Chilamur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Lakhmapur, while the nearest airport is Belgaum Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 50.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Ramdurg to Chilamur is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Belgaum to Chilamur is about 100 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilamur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chilamur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Chilamur

Where is Chilamur located?

Chilamur village is located in Ramdurg Taluka, Belagavi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chilamur?

The Gram Panchayat of Chilamur is Narasapur.

What is the pincode of Chilamur?

The pincode of Chilamur is 591130.

What is the population of Chilamur?

Chilamur has a total population of 4,854, including 2,502 males and 2,352 females.

How many households are there in Chilamur?

There are 869 households in Chilamur.

What is the literacy rate in Chilamur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chilamur is 44.46%. Male literacy is 53.52% and female literacy is 34.82%.