Chowdapur - Afzalpur, Kalaburagi

Chowdapur is a village situated in the Afzalpur taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 22 km from Afzalpur and around 33 km from Gulbarga. Chowdapur village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chowdapur is 620163. The village covers a total geographical area of 1163.07 hectares and falls under the 585265 pincode. Afzalpur is the nearest town, located about 22 km away.

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

Population of Chowdapur

As per Census 2011, Chowdapur village has a total population of 4,142 people, consisting of 2,167 males and 1,975 females. The village has 763 households and a sex ratio of 911 females per 1,000 males. There are 678 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 2,281 literate and 1,861 illiterate residents. Additionally, 2,265 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 426 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

Nearby Villages of Chowdapur

Chowdapur 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 Chowdapur

Chowdapur is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gaudgaon, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 61.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Afzalpur to Chowdapur is about 22 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Chowdapur is about 33 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 Chowdapur

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

Health Facilities in Chowdapur

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

FAQs about Chowdapur