Chigaluru Village - 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 Sarpanch 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

As per Census 2011, Chigaluru village has a total population of 445 people, consisting of 218 males and 227 females. The village has 113 households and a sex ratio of 1,041 females per 1,000 males. There are 38 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 339 literate and 106 illiterate residents. Additionally, 32 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

Particulars Total Male Female
Total Population 445 218 227
Child Population (0–6 yrs) 38 20 18
Scheduled Castes (SC) 32 17 15
Literate Population 339 176 163
Illiterate Population 106 42 64

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:

Nearby Village Direction Approx. Distance (Aerial)
HachagodanahalliSouth1.12 km
NidanurWest1.70 km
HonnavalliNorth-West1.74 km
SingodanahalliSouth-East1.76 km
PalyaNorth-East1.87 km
MallenahalliSouth2.14 km
MaranayakanahalliSouth2.46 km
ChannahalliNorth2.49 km
BandikereEast2.78 km
MuddanaikanahallipuraSouth-East2.81 km

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.

Connectivity Status Nearest Availability
Public Bus Service Yes Available within village
Private Bus Service Yes Available within village
Railway Station No Available within >10 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:

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

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:

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)NoAvailable within 2-5 km
Primary Health Centre (PHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 5-10 km

FAQs about Chigaluru

Where is Chigaluru located?

Chigaluru village is located in Alur Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chigaluru?

The Gram Panchayat of Chigaluru is Palya.

What is the pincode of Chigaluru?

The pincode of Chigaluru is 573218.

What is the population of Chigaluru?

Chigaluru has a total population of 445, including 218 males and 227 females.

How many households are there in Chigaluru?

There are 113 households in Chigaluru.

What is the literacy rate in Chigaluru?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chigaluru is 76.18%. Male literacy is 80.73% and female literacy is 71.81%.