Chilakavadi - Kollegal, Chamarajanagar

Chilakavadi is a village situated in the Kollegal taluka of Chamarajanagar district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kollegal and around 45 km from the district headquarters in Chamarajanagar. Kunthur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilakavadi village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilakavadi is 619835. The village covers a total geographical area of 390.54 hectares and falls under the 571442 pincode. Kollegal is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chilakavadi village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President 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 Chilakavadi

According to the 2011 Census, Chilakavadi village had a total population of 1,996 people, including 1,032 males and 964 females, living in 475 households. The sex ratio was 934 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.48%, with male literacy at 75.93% and female literacy at 62.50%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,127, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 12.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilakavadi

Chilakavadi 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 Chilakavadi

Chilakavadi is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Badanaguppe, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 30.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kollegal to Chilakavadi is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chamarajanagar to Chilakavadi is about 45 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilakavadi

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

Health Facilities in Chilakavadi

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

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