Kasturirangappenahalli - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Kasturirangappenahalli is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 56 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. K R Hally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kasturirangappenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kasturirangappenahalli is 606171. The village covers a total geographical area of 1027.25 hectares and falls under the 577511 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Kasturirangappenahalli 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 Kasturirangappenahalli

As per Census 2011, Kasturirangappenahalli village has a total population of 1,456 people, consisting of 740 males and 716 females. The village has 354 households and a sex ratio of 967 females per 1,000 males. There are 134 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 941 literate and 515 illiterate residents. Additionally, 442 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 7 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Kasturirangappenahalli

Kasturirangappenahalli 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 Kasturirangappenahalli

Kasturirangappenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Doddasiddavanha, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Kasturirangappenahalli is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Kasturirangappenahalli is about 56 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kasturirangappenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Kasturirangappenahalli

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

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