Chowlihiriyur - Kadur, Chikkamagaluru

Chowlihiriyur is a village situated in the Kadur taluka of Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from Kadur and around 72 km from Chikmagalur. Chowlahiriyur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chowlihiriyur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chowlihiriyur is 609418. The village covers a total geographical area of 1628.25 hectares and falls under the 577180 pincode. Kadur is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Chowlihiriyur

According to the 2011 Census, Chowlihiriyur village had a total population of 4,236 people, including 2,158 males and 2,078 females, living in 989 households. The sex ratio was 963 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 80.15%, with male literacy at 88.69% and female literacy at 71.29%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 464, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 8.

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

Nearby Villages of Chowlihiriyur

Chowlihiriyur 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:

Transport and Connectivity of Chowlihiriyur

Chowlihiriyur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hosdurga Road, while the nearest airport is Mangalore International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 124.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Kadur to Chowlihiriyur is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chikmagalur to Chowlihiriyur is about 72 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chowlihiriyur

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

Health Facilities in Chowlihiriyur

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

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