Pitlali - Hiriyur, Chitradurga

Pitlali is a village situated in the Hiriyur taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hiriyur and around 51 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. K R Hally serves as the Gram Panchayat for Pitlali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Pitlali is 606163. The village covers a total geographical area of 933 hectares and falls under the 577511 pincode. Hiriyur is the nearest town, located about 10 km away.

Pitlali 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 Pitlali

According to the 2011 Census, Pitlali village had a total population of 1,635 people, including 826 males and 809 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 979 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 77.47%, with male literacy at 86.36% and female literacy at 68.58%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 250, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 47.

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

Nearby Villages of Pitlali

Pitlali 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 Pitlali

Pitlali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Bellenahalli, while the nearest airport is Kempegowda International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 103.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hiriyur to Pitlali is about 10 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Pitlali is about 51 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.5 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Pitlali

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

Health Facilities in Pitlali

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

FAQs about Pitlali