Kadalaveni - Gauribidanur, Chikkaballapura

Kadalaveni is a village situated in the Gauribidanur taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gauribidanur and around 44 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Kadalaveni village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kadalaveni is 623262. The village covers a total geographical area of 880.32 hectares and falls under the 561210 pincode. Gauribidanur is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

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

Population of Kadalaveni

As per Census 2011, Kadalaveni village has a total population of 2,512 people, consisting of 1,254 males and 1,258 females. The village has 599 households and a sex ratio of 1,003 females per 1,000 males. There are 224 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,493 literate and 1,019 illiterate residents. Additionally, 417 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 237 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,5121,2541,258
Child Population (0–6 yrs)224115109
Scheduled Castes (SC)417210207
Scheduled Tribes (ST)237118119
Literate Population1,493847646
Illiterate Population1,019407612

Nearby Villages of Kadalaveni

Kadalaveni 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)
Kurugodu ThammanahalliSouth1.72 km
GundapuraEast1.76 km
VychakurahalliNorth-West2.34 km
UdamaloduNorth-East2.34 km
JeerigepeteWest2.79 km
DinamagattanahalliSouth2.91 km
MaralurNorth2.95 km
MittenahalliSouth-East2.99 km
MadanahalliEast3.03 km
Karekallahalli North-East3.22 km

Transport and Connectivity of Kadalaveni

Kadalaveni is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gauribidanur, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 38.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Gauribidanur to Kadalaveni is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Kadalaveni is about 44 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 Kadalaveni

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Kadalaveni

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Kadalaveni

Where is Kadalaveni located?

Kadalaveni village is located in Gauribidanur Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Kadalaveni?

Kadalaveni is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Kadalaveni?

The pincode of Kadalaveni is 561210.

What is the population of Kadalaveni?

Kadalaveni has a total population of 2,512, including 1,254 males and 1,258 females.

How many households are there in Kadalaveni?

There are 599 households in Kadalaveni.

What is the literacy rate in Kadalaveni?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Kadalaveni is 59.43%. Male literacy is 67.54% and female literacy is 51.35%.