Chowtakuntahalli - Gudibanda, Chikkaballapura

Chowtakuntahalli is a village situated in the Gudibanda taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Gudibanda and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Yellod serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chowtakuntahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chowtakuntahalli is 623682. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.14 hectares and falls under the 561209 pincode. Bagepalli is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

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

Population of Chowtakuntahalli

As per Census 2011, Chowtakuntahalli village has a total population of 1,252 people, consisting of 631 males and 621 females. The village has 303 households and a sex ratio of 984 females per 1,000 males. There are 137 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 686 literate and 566 illiterate residents. Additionally, 499 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 140 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,252631621
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1376869
Scheduled Castes (SC)499265234
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1406971
Literate Population686385301
Illiterate Population566246320

Nearby Villages of Chowtakuntahalli

Chowtakuntahalli 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)
MakamhalliNorth1.28 km
PayannanahalliWest2.21 km
KantharlahalliNorth2.63 km
YelloduEast2.88 km
BullasandraNorth-East2.90 km
BandarlahalliNorth3.04 km
KothurSouth-West3.08 km
NagaragereNorth-West3.61 km
MattavalahalliNorth-West3.64 km
HussainpuramNorth-East4.50 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chowtakuntahalli

Chowtakuntahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Devarapalle, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 46.7 km.

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

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Bagepalli to Chowtakuntahalli is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Chowtakuntahalli is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chowtakuntahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 1-2 km
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chowtakuntahalli

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

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

FAQs about Chowtakuntahalli

Where is Chowtakuntahalli located?

Chowtakuntahalli village is located in Gudibanda Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chowtakuntahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Chowtakuntahalli is Yellod.

What is the pincode of Chowtakuntahalli?

The pincode of Chowtakuntahalli is 561209.

What is the population of Chowtakuntahalli?

Chowtakuntahalli has a total population of 1,252, including 631 males and 621 females.

How many households are there in Chowtakuntahalli?

There are 303 households in Chowtakuntahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Chowtakuntahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chowtakuntahalli is 54.79%. Male literacy is 61.01% and female literacy is 48.47%.