Sevalalnagar - Challakere, Chitradurga

Sevalalnagar is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Somaguddu serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sevalalnagar village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sevalalnagar is 605350. The village covers a total geographical area of 242.79 hectares and falls under the 577522 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Sevalalnagar 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 Sevalalnagar

As per Census 2011, Sevalalnagar village has a total population of 1,294 people, consisting of 676 males and 618 females. The village has 279 households and a sex ratio of 914 females per 1,000 males. There are 144 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 646 literate and 648 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,293 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,294676618
Child Population (0–6 yrs)1448757
Scheduled Castes (SC)1,293676617
Literate Population646390256
Illiterate Population648286362

Nearby Villages of Sevalalnagar

Sevalalnagar 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
ChickkodagaliNorth2.36 km
SankalapurNorth-West2.46 km
HanamageriSouth-West2.57 km
DevelapurWest2.66 km
MensageriSouth-East3.32 km
MiyapurSouth-West3.65 km
IshwarnagarNorth-West4.27 km
HirekodagaliNorth-East4.84 km
HulsegeriSouth4.97 km
Hanamanal - S.tNorth5.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Sevalalnagar

Public transport in the Sevalalnagar is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Badami, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.1 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Sevalalnagar is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Sevalalnagar is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sevalalnagar

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

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

Health Facilities in Sevalalnagar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sevalalnagar 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 Sevalalnagar

Where is Sevalalnagar located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Sevalalnagar?

The Gram Panchayat of Sevalalnagar is Somaguddu.

What is the pincode of Sevalalnagar?

The pincode of Sevalalnagar is 577522.

What is the population of Sevalalnagar?

Sevalalnagar has a total population of 1,294, including 676 males and 618 females.

How many households are there in Sevalalnagar?

There are 279 households in Sevalalnagar.

What is the literacy rate in Sevalalnagar?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Sevalalnagar is 49.92%. Male literacy is 57.69% and female literacy is 41.42%.