Challakatte - Jagalur, Davanagere
Challakatte is a village situated in the Jagalur taluka of Davanagere district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 29 km from the tehsil headquarters in Jagalur and around 42 km from the district headquarters in Davanagere. Basavanakote serves as the Gram Panchayat for Challakatte village.
As per Census 2011, the village code of Challakatte is 606379. The village covers a total geographical area of 396.56 hectares and falls under the 577513 pincode.
Challakatte village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Jagalur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Davanagere Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.
Nearby Villages of Challakatte
Challakatte 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Varavenahalli | North-West | 1.82 km |
| Rangaiahnadurga | North | 1.93 km |
| Urlakatte | South-East | 2.16 km |
| Guddanaikanahalli | South-West | 2.41 km |
| Chikkaurlakatte | South-East | 3.16 km |
| Ujjappavaderahalli | West | 3.46 km |
| Kenchammanagathihalli | South | 3.80 km |
| Diddige | South-West | 3.81 km |
| Gurusiddapura | North | 4.02 km |
| Jadanakatte | North-West | 4.49 km |
Transport and Connectivity of Challakatte
Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Challakatte. The nearest railway station is Kotturu, while the nearest airport is Vijayanagar Aerodrome (jsw), situated at an approximate aerial distance of 59.6 km.
| Connectivity | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Public Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Private Bus Service | NA | Available within NA |
| Railway Station | No | - |
In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Davanagere to Challakatte is about 42 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.2 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.
Banking and Postal Services in Challakatte
Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Challakatte village is detailed below:
| Service Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Bank | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| ATM | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Post Office | No | Available within 5-10 km |
Health Facilities in Challakatte
Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Challakatte village are given below:
| Facility Type | Status | Nearest Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Health Sub-Centre (HSC) | No | Available within 5-10 km |
| Primary Health Centre (PHC) | No | Available within 2-5 km |
| Community Health Centre (CHC) | No | Available within >10 km |
FAQs about Challakatte
Where is Challakatte located?
Challakatte village is located in Jagalur Taluka, Davanagere district, Karnataka, India.
What is the gram panchayat of Challakatte?
The Gram Panchayat of Challakatte is Basavanakote.
What is the pincode of Challakatte?
The pincode of Challakatte is 577513.