Kodigal - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Kodigal is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 88 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Kadadanamari serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kodigal village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kodigal is 624383. The village covers a total geographical area of 203.45 hectares and falls under the 563123 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 25 km away.

Kodigal 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 Kodigal

According to the 2011 Census, Kodigal village had a total population of 1,001 people, including 499 males and 502 females, living in 258 households. The sex ratio was 1,006 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 70.14%, with male literacy at 79.61% and female literacy at 60.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 493, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 148.

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

Category Total Male Female
Total Population1,001499502
Child Population (0–6 yrs)804337
Scheduled Castes (SC)493237256
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1487969
Literate Population646363283
Illiterate Population355136219

Nearby Villages of Kodigal

Kodigal 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)
CheemalaguttaEast1.01 km
GummasettihalliNorth-West1.02 km
SeeguttapalliWest1.26 km
KariyapalliSouth-West1.52 km
SomakalahalliSouth-East1.68 km
BoyipapanahalliNorth-West1.92 km
BatlahalliSouth-East2.35 km
HanumaigaripalliNorth-East2.49 km
BommepalliNorth2.52 km
KamaguttahalliSouth2.66 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kodigal

Public transport in the Kodigal is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 48.2 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Kodigal is about 25 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Kodigal is about 88 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kodigal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 1-2 km

Health Facilities in Kodigal

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km

FAQs about Kodigal

Where is Kodigal located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Kodigal?

The Gram Panchayat of Kodigal is Kadadanamari.

What is the pincode of Kodigal?

The pincode of Kodigal is 563123.

What is the population of Kodigal?

Kodigal had a total population of 1,001, including 499 males and 502 females.

How many households are there in Kodigal?

Kodigal had 258 households.

What is the literacy rate in Kodigal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kodigal was 70.14%. Male literacy was 79.61% and female literacy was 60.86%.