Kyadigunte - Challakere, Chitradurga

Kyadigunte is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 40 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Siddeshvaranadurga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kyadigunte village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kyadigunte is 605422. The village covers a total geographical area of 1349.76 hectares and falls under the 577538 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 40 km away.

Kyadigunte 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 Kyadigunte

According to the 2011 Census, Kyadigunte village had a total population of 1,934 people, including 991 males and 943 females, living in 473 households. The sex ratio was 952 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 75.20%, with male literacy at 85.45% and female literacy at 64.95%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 475, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 183.

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

Nearby Villages of Kyadigunte

Kyadigunte 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 Kyadigunte

Kyadigunte 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 83.2 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Kyadigunte is about 40 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Kyadigunte is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kyadigunte

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

Health Facilities in Kyadigunte

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

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