Kurudihalli - Challakere, Chitradurga

Kurudihalli is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 22 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Ramajogihalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kurudihalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kurudihalli is 605343. The village covers a total geographical area of 1196.73 hectares and falls under the 577522 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Kurudihalli 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 Kurudihalli

According to the 2011 Census, Kurudihalli village had a total population of 1,845 people, including 924 males and 921 females, living in 405 households. The sex ratio was 997 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 69.65%, with male literacy at 78.36% and female literacy at 60.86%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 585, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 609.

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

Nearby Villages of Kurudihalli

Kurudihalli 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 Kurudihalli

Kurudihalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Balenahalli, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 76.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Kurudihalli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Kurudihalli is about 22 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kurudihalli

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

Health Facilities in Kurudihalli

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

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