Challamadu - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Challamadu is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 49 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Gowdanahally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Challamadu village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Challamadu is 606179. The village covers a total geographical area of 483.46 hectares and falls under the 577598 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

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

Population of Challamadu

As per Census 2011, Challamadu village has a total population of 418 people, consisting of 207 males and 211 females. The village has 79 households and a sex ratio of 1,019 females per 1,000 males. There are 62 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 239 literate and 179 illiterate residents. Additionally, 380 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Challamadu

Challamadu 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 Challamadu

Public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the Challamadu. The nearest railway station is Doddasiddavanha, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 107.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Challamadu is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Challamadu is about 49 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Challamadu

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

Health Facilities in Challamadu

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

FAQs about Challamadu