Pilali - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Pilali is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 24 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 64 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Dindavara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pilali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pilali is 606199. The village covers a total geographical area of 1712.42 hectares and falls under the 577511 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 24 km away.

Pilali 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 Pilali

According to the 2011 Census, Pilali village had a total population of 2,451 people, including 1,228 males and 1,223 females, living in 448 households. The sex ratio was 996 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 58.78%, with male literacy at 64.67% and female literacy at 52.77%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 468, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 13.

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

Nearby Villages of Pilali

Pilali 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 Pilali

Public transport in the Pilali is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Banasandra, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 99.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Pilali is about 24 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Pilali is about 64 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pilali

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

Health Facilities in Pilali

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

FAQs about Pilali