Thurukachenahalli - Sidlaghatta, Chikkaballapura

Thurukachenahalli is a village situated in the Sidlaghatta taluka of Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 31 km from the tehsil headquarters in Sidlaghatta and around 68 km from the district headquarters in Chikkaballapur. Thimmsandra serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thurukachenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thurukachenahalli is 624057. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.27 hectares and falls under the 562104 pincode. Chintamani is the nearest town, located about 30 km away.

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

Population of Thurukachenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Thurukachenahalli village had a total population of 315 people, including 167 males and 148 females, living in 66 households. The sex ratio was 886 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 54.41%, with male literacy at 66.67% and female literacy at 40.63%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 165.

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 Population315167148
Child Population (0–6 yrs)432320
Scheduled Castes (SC)1658778
Scheduled Tribes (ST)000
Literate Population1489652
Illiterate Population1677196

Nearby Villages of Thurukachenahalli

Thurukachenahalli 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)
AnnapalliSouth-East1.21 km
S.m.kondarajanahalliNorth1.54 km
SilaridinneSouth-West1.78 km
IvarahalliEast1.80 km
KommasandraWest1.98 km
KarijangalahalliSouth-East2.30 km
KadirenahalliSouth2.31 km
MallasettyhalliNorth-West2.58 km
BandenahalliSouth-East2.80 km
SadalavarahalliNorth-East2.92 km

Transport and Connectivity of Thurukachenahalli

Public transport in the Thurukachenahalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chintamani, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 41.0 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
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 Thurukachenahalli is about 30 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikkaballapur to Thurukachenahalli is about 68 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thurukachenahalli

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

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

Health Facilities in Thurukachenahalli

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

Where is Thurukachenahalli located?

Thurukachenahalli village is located in Sidlaghatta Taluka, Chikkaballapura district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Thurukachenahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Thurukachenahalli is Thimmsandra.

What is the pincode of Thurukachenahalli?

The pincode of Thurukachenahalli is 562104.

What is the population of Thurukachenahalli?

Thurukachenahalli had a total population of 315, including 167 males and 148 females.

How many households are there in Thurukachenahalli?

Thurukachenahalli had 66 households.

What is the literacy rate in Thurukachenahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Thurukachenahalli was 54.41%. Male literacy was 66.67% and female literacy was 40.63%.