Chakapur - Shiggaon, Haveri

Chakapur is a village situated in the Shiggaon taluka of Haveri district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 3 km from the tehsil headquarters in Shiggaon and around 30 km from the district headquarters in Haveri. Hanumarahalli serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chakapur village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chakapur is 603944. The village covers a total geographical area of 465.28 hectares and falls under the 581202 pincode. Shiggaon is the nearest town, located about 3 km away.

Chakapur village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a President serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Shiggaon Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Dharwad Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Chakapur

According to the 2011 Census, Chakapur village had a total population of 1,166 people, including 615 males and 551 females, living in 264 households. The sex ratio was 896 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 65.55%, with male literacy at 73.65% and female literacy at 56.92%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 186, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 160.

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

Nearby Villages of Chakapur

Chakapur 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 Chakapur

Chakapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared van services. The nearest railway station is Savanur, while the nearest airport is Hubli Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 35.6 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Shiggaon to Chakapur is about 3 km, with a usual travel time of around 5-10 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Haveri to Chakapur is about 30 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 Chakapur

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

Health Facilities in Chakapur

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

FAQs about Chakapur