Mindigal - Chintamani, Chikkaballapura

Mindigal is a village situated in the Chintamani taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Chintamani and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Mindigal village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Mindigal is 624414. The village covers a total geographical area of 892.06 hectares and falls under the 563125 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Mindigal 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 Mindigal

As per Census 2011, Mindigal village has a total population of 1,601 people, consisting of 797 males and 804 females. The village has 350 households and a sex ratio of 1,008 females per 1,000 males. There are 166 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,025 literate and 576 illiterate residents. Additionally, 401 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 59 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,601797804
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1668878
Scheduled Castes (SC)401195206
Scheduled Tribes (ST)592930
Literate Population1,025581444
Illiterate Population576216360

Nearby Villages of Mindigal

Mindigal 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)
GutturNorth-West1.52 km
BattalahalliSouth-East1.85 km
BandakoteSouth1.94 km
GollapalliNorth2.35 km
BhoopanahalliNorth-East2.44 km
VegalapalliNorth2.66 km
KencharlahalliWest2.77 km
MoogalamariSouth2.85 km
YendapalliNorth-West2.87 km
JunjanahalliEast3.06 km

Transport and Connectivity of Mindigal

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Mindigal. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chintamani to Mindigal is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Mindigal 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 Mindigal

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Mindigal

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Mindigal 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 >10 km

FAQs about Mindigal

Where is Mindigal located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Mindigal?

Mindigal is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Mindigal?

The pincode of Mindigal is 563125.

What is the population of Mindigal?

Mindigal has a total population of 1,601, including 797 males and 804 females.

How many households are there in Mindigal?

There are 350 households in Mindigal.

What is the literacy rate in Mindigal?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Mindigal is 64.02%. Male literacy is 72.90% and female literacy is 55.22%.