Chilapura - Honnali, Davanagere

Chilapura is a village situated in the Honnali taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 32 km from the tehsil headquarters in Honnali and around 55 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Hunsagatta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chilapura village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chilapura is 606878. The village covers a total geographical area of 336.11 hectares and falls under the 577224 pincode. Honnali is the nearest town, located about 32 km away.

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

Population of Chilapura

As per Census 2011, Chilapura village has a total population of 849 people, consisting of 423 males and 426 females. The village has 163 households and a sex ratio of 1,007 females per 1,000 males. There are 157 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 365 literate and 484 illiterate residents. Additionally, 368 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chilapura

Chilapura 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 Chilapura

Chilapura is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Shimoga Bidare, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 112.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Honnali to Chilapura is about 32 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Davanagere to Chilapura is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chilapura

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

Health Facilities in Chilapura

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

FAQs about Chilapura