Korlakunte - Challakere, Chitradurga

Korlakunte is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 35 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 75 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Pagadalabande serves as the Gram Panchayat for Korlakunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Korlakunte is 605384. The village covers a total geographical area of 732.27 hectares and falls under the 577538 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Korlakunte 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 Korlakunte

According to the 2011 Census, Korlakunte village had a total population of 1,564 people, including 803 males and 761 females, living in 363 households. The sex ratio was 948 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.08%, with male literacy at 74.52% and female literacy at 55.17%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 490, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 329.

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

Nearby Villages of Korlakunte

Korlakunte 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 Korlakunte

Korlakunte 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 73.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Korlakunte is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Korlakunte is about 75 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Korlakunte

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

Health Facilities in Korlakunte

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

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