Chakkalur - Channapatna, Bengaluru South

Chakkalur is a village situated in the Channapatna taluka of Bengaluru South district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from Channapatna and around 21 km from Ramanagara. Sulleri serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakkalur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakkalur is 626233. The village covers a total geographical area of 399.48 hectares and falls under the 562160 pincode. Channapatna is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Chakkalur

According to the 2011 Census, Chakkalur village had a total population of 1,311 people, including 659 males and 652 females, living in 305 households. The sex ratio was 989 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 68.64%, with male literacy at 79.93% and female literacy at 57.45%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 215.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakkalur

Chakkalur 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 Chakkalur

Chakkalur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Settihally, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 51.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channapatna to Chakkalur is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Ramanagara to Chakkalur is about 21 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chakkalur

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

Health Facilities in Chakkalur

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

FAQs about Chakkalur