Chilkur

Chilkur is a village located in Belur taluka of Hassan district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 11km away from sub-district headquarter Belur (tehsildar office) and 27km away from district headquarter Hassan. As per 2009 stats, Ibbedu is the gram panchayat of Chilkur village.

Here you can discover what makes Chilkur unique in its vibrant Belur-Hassan region. You’ll see Chilkur’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 Chilkur

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Chilkur is 615325. The village spans a total geographical area of 294.53 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 573216. Belur is nearest town to Chilkur village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Chilkur 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 Belur 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 Chilkur

Population of Chilkur

According to the 2011 Census, Chilkur has a total population of about 270, with approximately 128 males and 142 females. The sex ratio is around 1109 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 27 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 2 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 65.56%, with male literacy at about 75.00% and female literacy near 57.04%. There are around 66 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Chilkur's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Chilkur

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

Nearby Villages of Chilkur

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Chilkur