Chengta - Kamalapur, Kalaburagi

Chengta is a village situated in the Kamalapur taluka of Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 45 km from Chincholi and around 50 km from Gulbarga. Chengta village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chengta is 620323. The village covers a total geographical area of 3677.62 hectares and falls under the 585313 pincode. Chincholi is the nearest town, located about 45 km away.

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

Population of Chengta

According to the 2011 Census, Chengta village had a total population of 5,873 people, including 3,017 males and 2,856 females, living in 1,075 households. The sex ratio was 947 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 59.07%, with male literacy at 67.67% and female literacy at 49.79%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 2,895, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 573.

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

Nearby Villages of Chengta

Chengta 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 Chengta

Chengta is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Gulbarga, while the nearest airport is Solapur Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 97.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Chincholi to Chengta is about 45 km, with a usual travel time of around ~1.3 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Gulbarga to Chengta 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 Chengta

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

Health Facilities in Chengta

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

FAQs about Chengta