Karakamakalagadde - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Karakamakalagadde is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Settyhalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Karakamakalagadde village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Karakamakalagadde is 624527. The village covers a total geographical area of 71.26 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

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

Population of Karakamakalagadde

As per Census 2011, Karakamakalagadde village has a total population of 47 people, consisting of 28 males and 19 females. The village has 10 households and a sex ratio of 678 females per 1,000 males. There are 3 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 23 literate and 24 illiterate residents. Additionally, 27 people belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population472819
Child Population (0–6 yrs)33-
Scheduled Tribes (ST)271413
Literate Population23158
Illiterate Population241311

Nearby Villages of Karakamakalagadde

Karakamakalagadde 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)
ChickamunimangalaSouth0.79 km
DwarapalliEast0.94 km
DusrigunteEast1.36 km
ShettihalliNorth1.67 km
NalamachanahalliSouth-West2.10 km
VenkatapuraSouth2.15 km
ThammepalliEast2.16 km
M0shilahalliSouth-East2.31 km
KethanaikanahalliWest2.34 km
DevaguttahalliNorth-West2.53 km

Transport and Connectivity of Karakamakalagadde

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Karakamakalagadde. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 34.2 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Karakamakalagadde is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Karakamakalagadde is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Karakamakalagadde

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Karakamakalagadde

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Karakamakalagadde

Where is Karakamakalagadde located?

Karakamakalagadde village is located in Chintamani Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Karakamakalagadde?

The Gram Panchayat of Karakamakalagadde is Settyhalli.

What is the pincode of Karakamakalagadde?

The pincode of Karakamakalagadde is 563125.

What is the population of Karakamakalagadde?

Karakamakalagadde has a total population of 47, including 28 males and 19 females.

How many households are there in Karakamakalagadde?

There are 10 households in Karakamakalagadde.

What is the literacy rate in Karakamakalagadde?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Karakamakalagadde is 48.94%. Male literacy is 53.57% and female literacy is 42.11%.