Gilkenahalli - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Gilkenahalli is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 25 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Shivaganga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Gilkenahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Gilkenahalli is 605725. The village covers a total geographical area of 1033.42 hectares and falls under the 577526 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 9 km away.

Gilkenahalli 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 Gilkenahalli

According to the 2011 Census, Gilkenahalli village had a total population of 1,545 people, including 812 males and 733 females, living in 366 households. The sex ratio was 903 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 63.92%, with male literacy at 73.73% and female literacy at 52.98%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 191, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 305.

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

Nearby Villages of Gilkenahalli

Gilkenahalli 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 Gilkenahalli

Gilkenahalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Chikkandawadi, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 98.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Gilkenahalli is about 9 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Gilkenahalli is about 25 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 Gilkenahalli

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

Health Facilities in Gilkenahalli

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

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