Chigaluru

Chigaluru is a village located in Alur taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 12km away from sub-district headquarter Alur (tehsildar office) and 24km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Palya is the gram panchayat of Chigaluru village.

Chigaluru has its own place in the vibrant Hassan region. In the following sections, you’ll find details about population, literacy, households, children, caste data, area, pincode, local governance, nearby villages, connectivity, and more.

About Chigaluru

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chigaluru is 616357. The village spans a total geographical area of 168.09 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573218. Alur is nearest town to Chigaluru village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 12km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chigaluru village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Sakleshpur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Hassan Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

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Population of Chigaluru

Below is a concise population overview of Chigaluru as per the Census 2011 data. The table highlights the key population metrics categorized by gender and social groups.

Here's a detailed summary of the Basic Population Details of Chigaluru village:

• The total population of Chigaluru village is around 445, including approximately 218 males and 227 females, with a sex ratio of 1041 females per 1,000 males.
• There are about 38 children aged 0–6 years in Chigaluru village, reflecting the young population in the village.
• Chigaluru village has 32 people belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC).
• The literacy rate of Chigaluru village is about 76.18%, with male literacy at 80.73% and female literacy at 71.81%.
• There are around 113 households in Chigaluru village.

Connectivity of Chigaluru

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Chigaluru. As per the 2011 stats, Chigaluru had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Chigaluru

Knowing the nearby villages of Chigaluru helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Chigaluru.

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