Chitranayakanahalli - Challakere, Chitradurga

Chitranayakanahalli is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 52 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Mailanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitranayakanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitranayakanahalli is 605298. The village covers a total geographical area of 1669.12 hectares and falls under the 577537 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chitranayakanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Chitranayakanahalli village had a total population of 2,419 people, including 1,212 males and 1,207 females, living in 566 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.65%, with male literacy at 69.02% and female literacy at 50.32%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 286, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 709.

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

Nearby Villages of Chitranayakanahalli

Chitranayakanahalli 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 Chitranayakanahalli

Chitranayakanahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thallak, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Chitranayakanahalli is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Chitranayakanahalli is about 52 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitranayakanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Chitranayakanahalli

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

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