Chalya - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Chalya is a village situated in the Channarayapatna taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 20 km from the tehsil headquarters in Channarayapatna and around 59 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Juttanahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chalya village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chalya is 617418. The village covers a total geographical area of 821.81 hectares and falls under the 573135 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chalya

According to the 2011 Census, Chalya village had a total population of 1,299 people, including 643 males and 656 females, living in 336 households. The sex ratio was 1,020 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 76.35%, with male literacy at 86.85% and female literacy at 65.82%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 130.

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

Nearby Villages of Chalya

Chalya 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 Chalya

Public transport in the Chalya is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Mandagere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.0 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Chalya is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Chalya is about 59 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.7 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chalya

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

Health Facilities in Chalya

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

FAQs about Chalya