Challakere(Rural) - Challakere, Chitradurga

Challakere(Rural) is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 27 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Nannivala serves as the Gram Panchayat for Challakere(Rural) village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Challakere(Rural) is 605325. The village covers a total geographical area of 862.93 hectares and falls under the 577522 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Challakere(Rural) village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Challakere Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Challakere(Rural)

According to the 2011 Census, Challakere(Rural) village had a total population of 624 people, including 328 males and 296 females, living in 115 households. The sex ratio was 902 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.18%, with male literacy at 70.45% and female literacy at 51.22%.

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

Nearby Villages of Challakere(Rural)

Challakere(Rural) 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 Challakere(Rural)

Challakere(Rural) is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 70.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Challakere(Rural) is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Challakere(Rural) is about 27 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Challakere(Rural)

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

Health Facilities in Challakere(Rural)

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

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