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.

Here you can discover what makes Chigaluru unique in its vibrant Alur-Hassan region. You’ll see Chigaluru’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

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.

Google Map of Chigaluru

Population of Chigaluru

According to the 2011 Census, Chigaluru has a total population of about 445, with approximately 218 males and 227 females. The sex ratio is around 1041 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 38 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 32 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. Information about the Scheduled Tribes (ST) population is not available. The overall literacy rate is approximately 76.18%, with male literacy at about 80.73% and female literacy near 71.81%. There are around 113 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chigaluru's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions about Chigaluru