Palavvanahalli - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Palavvanahalli is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 25 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 15 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Buruginarolppa serves as the Gram Panchayat for Palavvanahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Palavvanahalli is 606047. The village covers a total geographical area of 1695.14 hectares and falls under the 577532 pincode. Chitradurga is the nearest town, located about 15 km away.

Palavvanahalli 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 Palavvanahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Palavvanahalli village had a total population of 2,565 people, including 1,274 males and 1,291 females, living in 588 households. The sex ratio was 1,013 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 79.85%, with male literacy at 86.19% and female literacy at 73.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 486, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 317.

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

Nearby Villages of Palavvanahalli

Palavvanahalli 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 Palavvanahalli

Palavvanahalli 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 Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 88.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chitradurga to Palavvanahalli is about 15 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Palavvanahalli

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

Health Facilities in Palavvanahalli

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

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