Tanigehalli - Holalkere, Chitradurga

Tanigehalli is a village situated in the Holalkere taluka of Chitradurga district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 28 km from the tehsil headquarters in Holalkere and around 28 km from the district headquarters in Chitradurga. B.durga serves as the Gram Panchayat for Tanigehalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Tanigehalli is 605629. The village covers a total geographical area of 713.4 hectares and falls under the 577518 pincode. Holalkere is the nearest town, located about 28 km away.

Tanigehalli 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 Tanigehalli

According to the 2011 Census, Tanigehalli village had a total population of 1,322 people, including 685 males and 637 females, living in 282 households. The sex ratio was 930 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 51.50%, with male literacy at 59.62% and female literacy at 43.06%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1,059, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 228.

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

Nearby Villages of Tanigehalli

Tanigehalli 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 Tanigehalli

Public transport in the Tanigehalli is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Bettadnagenhali, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 89.5 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Holalkere to Tanigehalli is about 28 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Chitradurga to Tanigehalli is about 28 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 Tanigehalli

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

Health Facilities in Tanigehalli

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

FAQs about Tanigehalli