Kavalanahalli - Challakere, Chitradurga

Kavalanahalli is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 54 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Gowdagere serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kavalanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kavalanahalli is 605242. The village covers a total geographical area of 898.94 hectares and falls under the 577536 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

Kavalanahalli 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 Kavalanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kavalanahalli village had a total population of 262 people, including 132 males and 130 females, living in 52 households. The sex ratio was 985 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 45.28%, with male literacy at 54.95% and female literacy at 34.65%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 3, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 258.

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

Nearby Villages of Kavalanahalli

Kavalanahalli 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 Kavalanahalli

Public transport in the Kavalanahalli is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Thallak, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 57.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Kavalanahalli is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Kavalanahalli is about 54 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 Kavalanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kavalanahalli

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

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