Thalaku - Challakere, Chitradurga

Thalaku is a village situated in the Challakere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 16 km from the tehsil headquarters in Challakere and around 46 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Talaku serves as the Gram Panchayat for Thalaku village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Thalaku is 605303. The village covers a total geographical area of 1007.94 hectares and falls under the 577543 pincode. Challakere is the nearest town, located about 16 km away.

Thalaku village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Molakalmuru Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chitradurga Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Thalaku

As per Census 2011, Thalaku village has a total population of 3,392 people, consisting of 1,737 males and 1,655 females. The village has 751 households and a sex ratio of 952 females per 1,000 males. There are 411 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,210 literate and 1,182 illiterate residents. Additionally, 1,019 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 1,027 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Thalaku

Thalaku 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 Thalaku

Thalaku is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Thallak, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 62.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Challakere to Thalaku is about 16 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Thalaku is about 46 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Thalaku

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

Health Facilities in Thalaku

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

FAQs about Thalaku