Makunte - Holalkere, Chitradurga
Makunte is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 35 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. Gungiganur serves as the Gram Panchayat for Makunte village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Makunte is 605719. The village covers a total geographical area of 240.6 hectares and falls under the 577523 pincode.
Makunte 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.
Nearby Villages of Makunte
Makunte 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 Village | Direction | Approx. Distance (Aerial) |
|---|---|---|
| Chikkajajur Kaval | North-West | 1.78 km |
| Apparasanahalli | South | 2.04 km |
| Chikkandavadi | North | 2.23 km |
| Sadarahalli | North-East | 2.89 km |
| Dasarahalli Inam | South-East | 3.02 km |
| Arasanaghatta | East | 3.02 km |
| Chikkajajur (ct) | West | 3.42 km |
| Gunjiganur | North-West | 3.58 km |
| Harenahalli | South-East | 3.89 km |
| Banagere | South-West | 4.22 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Makunte
Public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the Makunte. The nearest railway station is Chikkandawadi, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 96.9 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | Available within 1-2 km |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Chitradurga to Makunte is about 35 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 Makunte
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Makunte village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 1-2 km |
Health Facilities in Makunte
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Makunte village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within 1-2 km |
FAQs about Makunte
Where is Makunte located?
Makunte village is located in Holalkere Taluka, Chitradurga district, Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Makunte?
The Gram Panchayat of Makunte is Gungiganur.
What is the pincode of Makunte?
The pincode of Makunte is 577523.