Chowdena Halli - Somvarpet, Kodagu

Chowdena Halli is a village situated in the Somvarpet taluka of Kodagu district, Karnataka. It is located approximately 23 km from the tehsil headquarters in Somwarpet and around 63 km from the district headquarters in Madikeri. Nidta serves as the Gram Panchayat for Chowdena Halli village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Chowdena Halli is 617895. The village covers a total geographical area of 236.46 hectares and falls under the 571235 pincode. Somwarpet is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

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

Population of Chowdena Halli

As per Census 2011, Chowdena Halli village has a total population of 528 people, consisting of 265 males and 263 females. The village has 132 households and a sex ratio of 992 females per 1,000 males. There are 52 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 321 literate and 207 illiterate residents. Additionally, 228 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 86 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Chowdena Halli are given below:

CategoryTotalMaleFemale
Total Population528265263
Child Population (0–6 yrs)522527
Scheduled Castes (SC)228114114
Scheduled Tribes (ST)864244
Literate Population321179142
Illiterate Population20786121

Nearby Villages of Chowdena Halli

Chowdena Halli 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)
HulseNorth-West1.35 km
SidigalaleEast1.60 km
HithlukeriSouth-West1.75 km
NidthaSouth-East1.80 km
BellarahalliNorth2.02 km
GopalapuraWest2.09 km
BidarurWest2.58 km
HebbulseNorth-East2.66 km
MensaSouth-East3.22 km
MudravalliNorth-West3.35 km

Transport and Connectivity of Chowdena Halli

Chowdena Halli is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within 1-2 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Kadagaravalli, while the nearest airport is Kannur International Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 73.2 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 Somwarpet to Chowdena Halli is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Madikeri to Chowdena Halli is about 63 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.8 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Chowdena Halli

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

Service TypeStatusNearest Availability
BankNoAvailable within 2-5 km
ATMNoAvailable within 2-5 km
Post OfficeNoAvailable within 2-5 km

Health Facilities in Chowdena Halli

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Chowdena Halli 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 Chowdena Halli

Where is Chowdena Halli located?

Chowdena Halli village is located in Somvarpet Taluka, Kodagu district, Karnataka, India.

What is the gram panchayat of Chowdena Halli?

The Gram Panchayat of Chowdena Halli is Nidta.

What is the pincode of Chowdena Halli?

The pincode of Chowdena Halli is 571235.

What is the population of Chowdena Halli?

Chowdena Halli has a total population of 528, including 265 males and 263 females.

How many households are there in Chowdena Halli?

There are 132 households in Chowdena Halli.

What is the literacy rate in Chowdena Halli?

As per Census 2011, the literacy rate of Chowdena Halli is 60.80%. Male literacy is 67.55% and female literacy is 53.99%.