Chinkera - Homnabad, Bidar

Chinkera is a village situated in the Homnabad taluka of Bidar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Homnabad and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Bidar. Sedol serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chinkera village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chinkera is 600272. The village covers a total geographical area of 699.38 hectares and falls under the 585353 pincode. Homnabad is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Chinkera

As per Census 2011, Chinkera village has a total population of 1,553 people, consisting of 790 males and 763 females. The village has 312 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 208 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 863 literate and 690 illiterate residents. Additionally, 422 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 718 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chinkera

Chinkera 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 Chinkera

Chinkera is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Halbarga, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 101.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Homnabad to Chinkera is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Bidar to Chinkera is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chinkera

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

Health Facilities in Chinkera

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

FAQs about Chinkera