Chigarhalli - Jevargi, Kalaburagi

Chigarhalli is a village situated in the Jevargi taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 11 km from Jevargi and around 50 km from Gulbarga. Yalvar serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chigarhalli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chigarhalli is 620854. The village covers a total geographical area of 499.49 hectares and falls under the 585310 pincode. Jevargi is the nearest town, located about 11 km away.

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

Population of Chigarhalli

As per Census 2011, Chigarhalli village has a total population of 1,047 people, consisting of 538 males and 509 females. The village has 174 households and a sex ratio of 946 females per 1,000 males. There are 196 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 535 literate and 512 illiterate residents. Additionally, 144 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 115 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

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

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population1,047538509
Child Population (0–6 yrs)19610492
Scheduled Castes (SC)1447371
Scheduled Tribes (ST)1155758
Literate Population535331204
Illiterate Population512207305

Nearby Villages of Chigarhalli

Chigarhalli 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)
SigarthalliSouth-East2.43 km
HalgadlaNorth2.81 km
YalwarSouth2.95 km
KellurNorth-East4.09 km
SomnathhalliSouth-West4.81 km
IjeriWest5.85 km
JainapurNorth-East6.04 km
HarnurNorth-West6.17 km
Mudbal (b)South-East6.40 km
AuradNorth6.48 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chigarhalli

Chigarhalli is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Halakatta, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 90.8 km.

ConnectivityStatusNearest Availability
Public Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Private Bus ServiceYesAvailable within village
Railway StationNo-

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Jevargi to Chigarhalli is about 11 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Chigarhalli is about 50 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.4 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chigarhalli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within >10 km
ATMNoAvailable within >10 km
Post OfficeYesAvailable within village

Health Facilities in Chigarhalli

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

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

FAQs about Chigarhalli

Where is Chigarhalli located?

Chigarhalli village is located in Jevargi Taluka, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chigarhalli?

The Gram Panchayat of Chigarhalli is Yalvar.

What is the pincode of Chigarhalli?

The pincode of Chigarhalli is 585310.

What is the population of Chigarhalli?

Chigarhalli has a total population of 1,047, including 538 males and 509 females.

How many households are there in Chigarhalli?

There are 174 households in Chigarhalli.

What is the literacy rate in Chigarhalli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chigarhalli is 51.10%. Male literacy is 61.52% and female literacy is 40.08%.