Chigahalli - Hole Narsipur, Hassan

Chigahalli is a village situated in the Hole Narsipur taluka of Hassan district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 8 km from the tehsil headquarters in Hole Narsipura and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Hassan. Doddabyagathavalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chigahalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chigahalli is 616887. The village covers a total geographical area of 194.12 hectares and falls under the 573211 pincode. Hole Narsipur is the nearest town, located about 8 km away.

Chigahalli 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 Chigahalli

As per Census 2011, Chigahalli village has a total population of 641 people, consisting of 324 males and 317 females. The village has 135 households and a sex ratio of 978 females per 1,000 males. There are 70 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 319 literate and 322 illiterate residents. Additionally, 432 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population641324317
Child Population (0–6 yrs)703733
Scheduled Castes (SC)432215217
Literate Population319187132
Illiterate Population322137185

Nearby Villages of Chigahalli

Chigahalli 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)
HirehalliNorth-West1.13 km
ChalligarahalliSouth-West1.26 km
BillenahalliNorth-East1.51 km
BandisettihalliSouth1.53 km
MundanahalliEast1.71 km
BoovanahalliWest2.24 km
DoddabyagathavalliNorth2.59 km
ByadarahalliSouth-East2.76 km
AnkanahalliNorth-West2.80 km
GangoorNorth3.12 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chigahalli

Public transport facilities are available within 5-10 km of the Chigahalli. The nearest railway station is Mavinkere, while the nearest airport is Mysore Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 58.9 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceNoAvailable within <5 km
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNoAvailable within 5-10 km

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Hole Narsipur to Chigahalli is about 8 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Hassan to Chigahalli is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chigahalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankYesAvailable within village
ATMNoAvailable within 5-10 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chigahalli

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

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

FAQs about Chigahalli

Where is Chigahalli located?

Chigahalli village is located in Hole Narsipur Taluka, Hassan district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chigahalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Chigahalli is Doddabyagathavalli.

What is the pincode of Chigahalli?

The pincode of Chigahalli is 573211.

What is the population of Chigahalli?

Chigahalli has a total population of 641, including 324 males and 317 females.

How many households are there in Chigahalli?

There are 135 households in Chigahalli.

What is the literacy rate in Chigahalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chigahalli is 49.77%. Male literacy is 57.72% and female literacy is 41.64%.