Cowdalli - Hanur, Chamarajanagar

Cowdalli is a village situated in the Hanur taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from Kollegal and around 80 km from Chamarajanagar. Kowdalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Cowdalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Cowdalli is 619891. The village covers a total geographical area of 2176.81 hectares and falls under the 571320 pincode. Hanur is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Cowdalli

According to the 2011 Census, Cowdalli village had a total population of 8,820 people, including 4,490 males and 4,330 females, living in 1,912 households. The sex ratio was 964 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.16%, with male literacy at 69.09% and female literacy at 57.01%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,122, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 2,146.

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

Nearby Villages of Cowdalli

Cowdalli 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 Cowdalli

Cowdalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Metur Dam, while the nearest airport is Salem Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hanur to Cowdalli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Cowdalli is about 80 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Cowdalli

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

Health Facilities in Cowdalli

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

FAQs about Cowdalli