Konigarahalli Village - Challakere, Chitradurga

Konigarahalli is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 58 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. T.n.kote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Konigarahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Konigarahalli is 605408. The village covers a total geographical area of 400.81 hectares and falls under the 577522 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Konigarahalli village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch 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 Konigarahalli

As per Census 2011, Konigarahalli village has a total population of 542 people, consisting of 270 males and 272 females. The village has 120 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 56 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 340 literate and 202 illiterate residents. Additionally, 8 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 47 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Konigarahalli are given below:

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 542 270 272
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 56 32 24
Scheduled Castes (SC) 8 5 3
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 47 24 23
Literate Population 340 175 165
Illiterate Population 202 95 107

Nearby Villages of Konigarahalli

Konigarahalli 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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
Konigarahalli KavalEast1.68 km
BomberahalliNorth2.56 km
NallurahalliNorth-West2.64 km
YalagattaWest2.73 km
TorebeeranahalliSouth-East3.09 km
BelagereSouth-West3.74 km
ThimmannanayakanakoteEast4.10 km
VaderahalliNorth-East4.69 km
Devara MarikunteNorth-West5.27 km
ChikkenahalliWest5.29 km

Transport and Connectivity of Konigarahalli

Konigarahalli 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 82.5 km.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service No Available within 5-10 km
Railway Station No -

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Konigarahalli is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Konigarahalli is about 58 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 Konigarahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within >10 km

Health Facilities in Konigarahalli

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within >10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within >10 km

FAQs about Konigarahalli

Where is Konigarahalli located?

Konigarahalli village is located in Challakere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Konigarahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Konigarahalli is T.n.kote.

What is the pincode of Konigarahalli?

The pincode of Konigarahalli is 577522.

What is the population of Konigarahalli?

Konigarahalli has a total population of 542, including 270 males and 272 females.

How many households are there in Konigarahalli?

There are 120 households in Konigarahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Konigarahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Konigarahalli is 62.73%. Male literacy is 64.81% and female literacy is 60.66%.