Chowlagala - Channarayapatna, Hassan

Chowlagala 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 55 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Sathenahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chowlagala village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chowlagala is 617054. The village covers a total geographical area of 471.13 hectares and falls under the 573111 pincode. Channarayapatna is the nearest town, located about 20 km away.

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

Population of Chowlagala

As per Census 2011, Chowlagala village has a total population of 742 people, consisting of 371 males and 371 females. The village has 195 households and a sex ratio of 1,000 females per 1,000 males. There are 63 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 518 literate and 224 illiterate residents. Additionally, 25 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population742371371
Child Population (0–6 yrs)632835
Scheduled Castes (SC)251312
Literate Population518286232
Illiterate Population22485139

Nearby Villages of Chowlagala

Chowlagala 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 VillageDirectionApprox. Distance (Aerial)
TarabenahalliNorth-West1.85 km
BelaguliSouth1.94 km
NettekereNorth-East2.07 km
VaranahalliNorth2.13 km
SathenahalliEast2.28 km
AnkenahalliSouth-East2.67 km
GowdagereWest2.73 km
H.byarapuraWest3.02 km
ArasihalliNorth-West3.62 km
Kundur MallenahalliSouth-East3.65 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chowlagala

Public transport in the Chowlagala is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Dudda, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 75.3 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within >10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Channarayapatna to Chowlagala is about 20 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Chowlagala is about 55 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.6 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chowlagala

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 1-2 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chowlagala

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

Facility TypeStatusNearest Availability
Health Sub-Centre (HSC)YesAvailable within village
Primary Health Centre (PHC)YesAvailable within village
Community Health Centre (CHC)NoAvailable within 1-2 km

FAQs about Chowlagala

Where is Chowlagala located?

Chowlagala village is located in Channarayapatna Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chowlagala?

The Gram Panchayat of Chowlagala is Sathenahalli.

What is the pincode of Chowlagala?

The pincode of Chowlagala is 573111.

What is the population of Chowlagala?

Chowlagala has a total population of 742, including 371 males and 371 females.

How many households are there in Chowlagala?

There are 195 households in Chowlagala.

What is the literacy rate in Chowlagala?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chowlagala is 69.81%. Male literacy is 77.09% and female literacy is 62.53%.