Chitrahalli - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Chitrahalli is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 14 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 16 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Chithrahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chitrahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chitrahalli is 605768. The village covers a total geographical area of 572.84 hectares and falls under the 577557 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 14 km away.

Chitrahalli 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 Chitrahalli

As per Census 2011, Chitrahalli village has a total population of 2,989 people, consisting of 1,521 males and 1,468 females. The village has 635 households and a sex ratio of 965 females per 1,000 males. There are 329 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,915 literate and 1,074 illiterate residents. Additionally, 803 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 87 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population2,9891,5211,468
Child Population (0–6 yrs)329155174
Scheduled Castes (SC)803396407
Scheduled Tribes (ST)874641
Literate Population1,9151,073842
Illiterate Population1,074448626

Nearby Villages of Chitrahalli

Chitrahalli 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)
VeerapuraSouth1.29 km
T. NulenurNorth-East2.54 km
MahadevapuraSouth-West2.74 km
AralikereWest2.89 km
EchaghattaSouth-East2.91 km
GowripuraNorth-West2.95 km
KondapuraNorth-West2.97 km
ShivagangaSouth3.34 km
BanjagondanahalliEast3.44 km
ThodranalNorth3.55 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chitrahalli

Chitrahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Amritapura, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 95.7 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Chitrahalli is about 14 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Chitrahalli is about 16 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chitrahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMYesAvailable within village
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chitrahalli

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

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

FAQs about Chitrahalli

Where is Chitrahalli located?

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

What is the gram panchayat of Chitrahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Chitrahalli is Chithrahalli.

What is the pincode of Chitrahalli?

The pincode of Chitrahalli is 577557.

What is the population of Chitrahalli?

Chitrahalli has a total population of 2,989, including 1,521 males and 1,468 females.

How many households are there in Chitrahalli?

There are 635 households in Chitrahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Chitrahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chitrahalli is 64.07%. Male literacy is 70.55% and female literacy is 57.36%.