Chattekamba - Challakere, Chitradurga

Chattekamba is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 26 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 60 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Chennamanagathihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chattekamba village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chattekamba is 605388. The village covers a total geographical area of 778.05 hectares and falls under the 577538 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Chattekamba 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 Chattekamba

According to the 2011 Census, Chattekamba village had a total population of 1,118 people, including 576 males and 542 females, living in 216 households. The sex ratio was 941 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.83%, with male literacy at 83.50% and female literacy at 65.71%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 464, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 334.

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

Nearby Villages of Chattekamba

Chattekamba 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 Chattekamba

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chattekamba. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 71.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Chattekamba is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Chattekamba is about 60 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chattekamba

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

Health Facilities in Chattekamba

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

FAQs about Chattekamba