Chigaluru - Alur, Hassan

Chigaluru is a village situated in the Alur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 12 km from the tehsil headquarters in Alur and around 24 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Palya serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chigaluru village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chigaluru is 616357. The village covers a total geographical area of 168.09 hectares and falls under the 573218 pincode. Alur is the nearest town, located about 12 km away.

Chigaluru village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Sakleshpur Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Hassan Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chigaluru

According to the 2011 Census, Chigaluru village had a total population of 445 people, including 218 males and 227 females, living in 113 households. The sex ratio was 1,041 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 83.29%, with male literacy at 88.89% and female literacy at 77.99%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 32.

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

Nearby Villages of Chigaluru

Chigaluru 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 Chigaluru

Chigaluru is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Ballupete, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 84.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Alur to Chigaluru is about 12 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Chigaluru is about 24 km, with the usual travel time around 30-60 minutes. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chigaluru

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

Health Facilities in Chigaluru

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

FAQs about Chigaluru