Pagadalabande - Challakere, Chitradurga

Pagadalabande is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 34 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Pagadalabande village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pagadalabande is 605380. The village covers a total geographical area of 1171.45 hectares and falls under the 577522 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 34 km away.

Pagadalabande 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 Pagadalabande

According to the 2011 Census, Pagadalabande village had a total population of 3,460 people, including 1,781 males and 1,679 females, living in 706 households. The sex ratio was 943 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.84%, with male literacy at 84.52% and female literacy at 62.43%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 648, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 202.

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

Nearby Villages of Pagadalabande

Pagadalabande 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 Pagadalabande

Pagadalabande 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 70.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Pagadalabande is about 34 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Pagadalabande is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pagadalabande

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

Health Facilities in Pagadalabande

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

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