Chowluru - Challakere, Chitradurga

Chowluru 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 56 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Chowlur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chowluru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chowluru is 605394. The village covers a total geographical area of 1380.32 hectares and falls under the 577538 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 26 km away.

Chowluru 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 Chowluru

According to the 2011 Census, Chowluru village had a total population of 2,699 people, including 1,387 males and 1,312 females, living in 579 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 72.22%, with male literacy at 79.76% and female literacy at 64.18%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 360, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 226.

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

Nearby Villages of Chowluru

Chowluru 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 Chowluru

Chowluru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Challakere, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Chowluru is about 26 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Chowluru is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chowluru

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

Health Facilities in Chowluru

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

FAQs about Chowluru