Adanur - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Adanur is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 7 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 37 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Adanur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Adanur is 605728. The village covers a total geographical area of 678.44 hectares and falls under the 577526 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

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

Population of Adanur

As per Census 2011, Adanur village has a total population of 2,310 people, consisting of 1,165 males and 1,145 females. The village has 512 households and a sex ratio of 982 females per 1,000 males. There are 208 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,539 literate and 771 illiterate residents. Additionally, 307 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 27 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,3101,1651,145
Child Population (0–6 yrs)208105103
Scheduled Castes (SC)307151156
Scheduled Tribes (ST)271314
Literate Population1,539860679
Illiterate Population771305466

Nearby Villages of Adanur

Adanur 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:

Nearby VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
PadigatteWest1.92 km
ChatnahalliEast2.17 km
MalkapuraSouth2.75 km
CheeranahalliSouth-East2.81 km
Dasarahalli InamNorth-East2.83 km
ApparasanahalliNorth2.86 km
HarenahalliNorth-East2.90 km
BanagereNorth-West3.36 km
PunajurSouth-West4.23 km
KunugaliSouth-West4.28 km

Transport and Connectivity of Adanur

Adanur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Chikjajur Jn, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 100.5 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within >10 km
Railway StationYesAvailable within village

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Adanur is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Adanur is about 37 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Adanur

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 5-10 km
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Adanur

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)YesAvailable within village

FAQs about Adanur

Where is Adanur located?

Adanur village is located in Holalkere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Adanur?

Adanur is its own Gram Panchayat.

What is the pincode of Adanur?

The pincode of Adanur is 577526.

What is the population of Adanur?

Adanur has a total population of 2,310, including 1,165 males and 1,145 females.

How many households are there in Adanur?

There are 512 households in Adanur.

What is the literacy rate in Adanur?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Adanur is 66.62%. Male literacy is 73.82% and female literacy is 59.30%.